Flying high above the heart of the city,
Tsunami 1.26. is a gigantic arerial net installation by acclaimed American artist Janet Echelman. This spectacular vision is one of the works from the Powerhouse Museum’s new
Love Lace exhibition, and combines ancient craft practice with cutting-edge technology to create an oasis of sculpture delicate enough to be choreographed by the wind. Netted with a high tensile rope, 15 times stronger than steel in weight, and lit by changing coloured lights, Tsunami is inspired by the events that unfolded following the 2010 Chile earthquake. Using a 3D model of the 2010 tsunami, and software to create an outline of the model’s higher amplitude area, Echelman created her sculptural form, with machine-knotted mesh revealing the intricacy of traditional netting.
So far I've only seen this one in the rain and it wasn't terribly impressive. Will try and go back at night when its lit up.
10 comments:
It's interesting.
Nice photo..unusual sculpture!
Blessings,
Shirley
This is a great creation, a great idea.
Wow that is impressive!
Sunset Galore
nice shot
happy SWF
Interesting!
Regards and best wishes
That's a very impressive sight Ann, look forward to seeing it at night. Have a great weekend.
wonder how many birds or butterflies they will catch in that
fun view of the sky through the net, thanks for sharing with SWF
I looked at this this morning, and then saw it again, in person, this afternoon. It will be my post for tomorrow. I will need to reference both your shot and the 'Art and About' website, or else you will wonder what the hell my shot is on about!!
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