Written on June 25, 2025
“The River” transforms the overhead space into a meditative, dynamic environment that reflects an interpretation of Iowa’s natural landscape and creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers and their loved ones.
“The River”, an 80-foot-by-28-foot artwork composed of printed fabric over aluminum tubing, brings a sense of movement and place to the terminal’s second floor with a suspended installation inspired by Iowa’s waterways. Positioned above the gathering space, the artwork features flowing fabric in green and blue jewel tones that produces a visual shift. The combination of color and natural light creates a visual effect reminiscent of water currents, echoing the region’s river systems. “The River” transforms the overhead space into a meditative, dynamic environment that reflects an interpretation of Iowa’s natural landscape and creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers and their loved ones.
“The River” installation site is named for the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation. To support the artist selection and installation process, the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation launched a $4 million fundraising effort in late 2023. It met the fundraising goal at the end of 2024.
“It’s such an honor that ‘The River’ will be a featured artwork in the new terminal,” said Huether. “Working with great commissions like this gives me the joy of helping to inspire the spirit of humanity by bringing beauty and meaning into the world through art.”
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