Seattle, WA

​Inspired by Seattle Police Detective, Denise “Cookie” Bouldin and the chess clubs she has established throughout the Rainier Beach community. At night, royal purple light spills out through the sculptures' perforated stainless steel skin. The LED up-lights are powered by a solar panel located nearby.

​​Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and Seattle Department of Transportation

Click on the link below to learn more about Detective Cookie and the inspiration for the sculpture.

https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/mystery-solved-giant-chess-statues-in-rainier-neighborhood-home-team-heroes/281-230574248