She Changes
Coordinates: 41°10′24″N 8°41′19″W / 41.1734°N 8.6887°W
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| Artist | Janet Echelman |
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| Year | 2005 |
| Type | TENARA architectural fiber (ePTFE) |
| Dimensions | 45 m diameter (148 ft) |
| Location | Cidade Salvador Plaza, Porto, Portugal |
She Changes is a sculpture designed by artist Janet Echelman for the cities of Porto and Matosinhos, Northern Portugal. The installation consists of three steel poles, cables, a 20-ton steel ring, and a net structure of varying densities and colors.[1] The sculpture is Echelman's first permanent public art installation.
Design
The sculpture is designed to reflect Porto's and Matosinhos's seafaring and industrial heritage. The three support poles are painted to resemble the smokestacks and lighthouses in the area. The net structure is meant to reference the city's fishing industry.[2]
The three support poles range in height from 25–50 m in order to hang the 20-ton, 45 m diameter steel ring at an angle to the ground. The net is woven together from 36 individual sections of varying densities, which give the net its shape. The net material is made of TENARA architectural fiber, a UV-resistant material made of PTFE, Polytetrafluoroethylene.
Awards[3]
International Achievement Award of Excellence in Architectural Structures – Industrial Fabrics Association International
2006 She Changes
Year In Review Award – Public Art Network
2005 She Changes
References
- ↑ "Janet Echelman's She Changes". Sculpture Magazine. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- ↑ "She Changes". Janet Echelman, Inc. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
- ↑ "She Changes". Janet Echelman, Inc.