ArtPrize and its Laker connections

"Essentially, the interior of this is like a big cake. It's layers of foam, 200-plus pieces of foam," she said.

The final outer coating of the pillar is stucco, which ensures the sculpture will survive its three-week installation during ArtPrize. Egnater said she built her piece with the necessity of transportation in mind, as the sculpture may be shifted throughout its time on display to accommodate events held at the park.

"My goal and the goal of Avenue for the Arts and Heartside Business Association was to bring some interest to the community and the neighborhood in the space, and start bringing more people in to see all the work that has been done in the area," she said.

Egnater said she plans to pitch another piece for ArtPrize next year.