The exhibit really should be seen at night when it's lighted which gives it a whole different feeling.
The Soul of Words I and II, 2014
The Soul of Words I and II is comprised of two painted stainless steel figures shaped by symbols and letters from eight different alphabets set upon a collection of white river stones. It invites the viewer to imagine a conversation between the two figures, and the human dialogue in which we all participate.
Awilda and Irma, 2014
Awilda and Irma continues the artists use of the portrait as a starting point for the creation of a work. In contrast to the sculptures made of solid material, these more open works in stainless steel "mesh" allow for light and the surrounding landscape to be part of the work. Plensa has underscored the relationship to landscape by installing the works in a pond, bringing water, light, and air together with the sculpture.
The Heart of Trees, 2007
Is a work formed by seven bronze human figures based on the artists self-portrait to scale. With their arms and legs around seven living trees, this work references music and the traditional Western music scale. Each figure contains the names of composers, including Gershwin, Bizet, and Wagner, who represent a spectrum of composers from the 19th through 20th centuries.
Thoughts, 2013
"One thought fills immensity" - William Blake
A great admirer of the British poet and artist William Blake, Jaume Plensa has referred to this famous quote as a reference point in Thoughts. With this work Plensa captures the immeasurable power of human thought, showing a figure sitting in a meditative pose and inscribed with swirling words and phrases on its bands of stainless steel.
Self-Portrait, 2013
This metaphoric Self-Portrait represents the artist as a human figure with legs tucked up sitting inside a sphere. Composed with letters from nine alphabets, Self-Portrait asks viewers to engage with language as an artistic medium as well as a form of communication.
Rui Rui's World II, 2013
Turning to traditional materials such as bronze and marble while calling on modern technology, Rui Rui is one of 34 portraits Plensa has done over the past decade.
Silent Music II, 2013
It unites the the human figure with musical notes.
The Maxwell House home is beautifully lighted ar night. It is now a museum housing additional artwork.
I really enjoyed this exhibition because it made me think of so much around me and how one can get immersed in deep thoughts.
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