At another corner of the exhibit the viewer encounters a strange tower of black triangular slabs stacked one upon another. Right beside this sculpture lies a small model which shows similar miniature stacks of varying size immersed in a small pond. The description of the work explains that it was found in the lobby of the Kobe Precision Company, a Japanese firm that manufactures hard disks. Artist Thomas Sayre said the work is meant to mimic the experimentation and growth of the hard drive industry. Just as Sayre's works are varying and increasing in complexity, the hard drive industry is also growing and expanding. Again, there are seemingly vague and meaningless blueprints accompanying the pieces that become extremely elegant and aesthetically pleasing once fully constructed.

Upon turning to another corner of the gallery, one can not miss the large sketches and models of unusually sculptured chairs. Tom Spleth created the seats from a mix of concrete, steel and ceramic. He describes the chairs as "heavy and complex" and "user friendly to bodies." The large chairs are both pleasing to the eye with their dark background and vibrant designs, and potentially useful pieces of furniture. Spleth suggests that his work should be placed in a garden, where the viewer can easily imagine the chair-sculpture situated comfortably amidst trees and flowers in a public park.

Although public artwork rarely receives more than a second glance from the average passer-by, "Public Art/Private Concerns" compels the viewer to actively contemplate the planning process that makes the final piece much more than an object meant to take up space.