Electric Utility Wall

Electric Utility Wall is a public artwork by Mark McGowan that transforms a functional infrastructure wall into an expressive piece of environmental art. Constructed from ten-foot-high steel plates, the design visually reflects the solar energy system operating behind it, where photovoltaic panels capture sunlight and generate electricity. The artwork reveals the otherwise hidden process of energy production, turning a utilitarian barrier into a symbolic “electric sun” that connects technology, sustainability, and the urban landscape.