Angular and abstract, Alexander
Calder’s “Eagle” is perched on one of
the park’s bridges, and stands nearly
three stories high.
The towering, rippling forms of Richard
Serra’s “Wake” physically engage with
our perception of space.
In Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park, the huge masterpieces laid out along the zigzagging
pathways are either framed by the city skyline or the bustling waterfront—all depending on
the direction you’re facing. The panoramic space is studded with sculptures in granite, steel,
wood and bronze, including the monumental “Echo” by award-winning artist Jaume Plensa. The
piece is modelled after a nine-year-old girl, but references the nymph of Greek myth, forever
condemned to repeat the words of others. She gazes out towards Mount Olympus, and invites us
to contemplate our own voice and words in the age of information.
Photos by benjamin benschneider
Rocky Mountaineer Magazine 2018
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