Rocky Mountaineer Magazine RM Magazine 2018 | Page 27

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 27