Camber
W. Scott Trimble
A trail sculpture nods to the area’s history with trains, wine, and whiskey.
A working railroad track used to weave through 42 miles of the Eastside suburbs—until 2007, when the last train running on it ceased to operate. Right away, visions for a rail trail began to take shape: the extensive path would connect a series of communities and create new possibilities for recreation and transportation.
Today, 16 miles of the Eastside Rail Corridor, aka the Eastrail, are open to the public, with more sections planned or currently under construction. At the gateway to the trail, located at the heart of Woodinville’s Tourist District, a new public artwork will soon welcome visitors while celebrating the area's unique character.
Created in partnership with King County Parks, W. Scott Trimble’s Camber references the trail’s surrounding wineries and distilleries as well as its history as a railway. The large sculpture will feature two telescoping geometric structures that echo the shapes of locomotives and train cars. Made with composite bamboo slats, the piece will nod to both railroad ties and wine and whiskey barrels. Sections of it will also unfurl toward the ground, forming several interactive curves where the many people who pass each day can stop or reflect. Once completed, Camber will serve as a meeting place, an architectural landmark, and a stopping point for those who use the trail or live and work in the neighborhood.
The commission and creation of Camber was guided in part by the 2015 King County Regional Trails System Arts Plan, created by Brian Borrello, which outlines a comprehensive vision for public art and integrated design features throughout the Regional Trails’ network. (A new 10-year art plan for King County Parks was completed by Rosten Woo in December 2024.)
About the Artist
Based in Seattle, Trimble is a studio and public artist whose work has been exhibited throughout the West Coast. He has created a number of temporary projects in public venues in addition to permanent public artworks in New York and Washington. Among his public works is the 4Culture commission Pump-to-gram at the Kirkland Pump Station.
