Entropy Walls

By Carl Jansen

Cast in place Concrete, 1996

Created by artist Carl Jansen, this artwork is installed in the Downtown Chandler Public Library courtyard. Jansen was a member of the Chandler Arts Commission when the library was looking for a public art component for its opening in 1996. The Chandler Arts Commission did not receive any satisfactory proposals, so Jansen decided to offer his own design at no cost to the city. The funds allocated through Chandler’s 1% for the arts program were used for materials only. The concrete walls can serve as seating to those who visit the library. According to the artist, the title comes from the idea that "knowledge in a library is very concentrated; but as you leave, it's dissipated." Jansen’s work can also be found in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace and the Nasu Highland amusement park in Japan.

Source: City of Chandler