Singing Sky
Singing Sky | |
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Artist | |
Year | 2010 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Aluminum, Imron |
Dimensions | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
Location | Beaverton, Oregon, United States |
45°29′01″N 122°48′21″W / 45.48364°N 122.80576°WCoordinates: 45°29′01″N 122°48′21″W / 45.48364°N 122.80576°W | |
Website | taylorsculpt |
Singing Sky is an outdoor 2010 sculpture by Wisconsin artist Richard Taylor, installed at Beaverton City Park in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. It is part of the collection of the .[1]
Description and history[]
Richard Taylor's Singing Sky is an outdoor aluminum and Imron sculpture installed at Beaverton's City Fountain Park.[1] Taylor's design was selected from more than 200 proposals by the , whose goal was to "[incorporate] significant and accessible works of art that embrace Beaverton's diverse traditions and history".[2] The 15-foot (4.6 m), burnt orange painted piece was installed on July 13, 2010 and a dedication ceremony was held the following day.[2]
Taylor has said of public art in general and his sculpture specifically:
One of my favorite aspects of a public piece is that it sometimes sparks observations between strangers who wouldn't have conversed otherwise. Singing Sky, was created with the theme of diversity as its central message. I like to use abstract shapes as a language to help convey the meaning in my work. This opens a broad number of interpretations to be found by those who look for the message. Visually, I hope that it brings a sense of wonder and whimsy to those driving or walking by the park, and that the spirit of the sculpture creates a sense of being uplifted.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Singing Sky, 2010". cultureNOW. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c "New City Park Sculpture to be Dedicated on July 14". The Oregonian. July 8, 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
External links[]
- Official website
- Sculpture Program, City of Beaverton
- Make your plans now to see unveiling of major art sculpture (January 25, 2010), KATU
- Singing Sky sculpture installed at City Park by Doug Fontaine (July 14, 2010), KATU
- 2010 establishments in Oregon
- 2010 sculptures
- Aluminum sculptures in Oregon
- Outdoor sculptures in Beaverton, Oregon