Post by Kev on Apr 20, 2004 16:19:24 GMT -5
A ten-metre tall structure of twisting stalks and illuminated, giant shades is in the final stages of construction at Wolstensholme Square in the city centre.
Home of Cream and the heart of Liverpool's Rope Walks development, the sculpture - entitled 'Penelope' - rises above surrounding rooftops, surprising drivers and shoppers alike.
Reminiscent of 60s desklamps or an invasion of Triffids via cosmic propogation, even part-finished it's the most striking and sure-to-be-talked-about addition to the local landscape.
Designed by Cuban-born artist Jorge Pardo, who was commissioned to make this specifically for the site in question, his work includes furniture and items for home or gallery; blurring the definition and purpose of product design.
The name of the piece is influenced by the Penelope of Greek myth; the constant wife of Odysseus who dodged and weaved the attentions of multiple suitors during her husband's travels.
Penelope's conviction was rewarded when he returned home after 20 years of adventures, mirroring the renewed faith in a city that may have slipped out of sight of late, only to re-emerge, as proud as ever.
Flamboyant, brash, an organic explosion of steel and retro chic, 'Penelope' is a deliberate and decisive step toward a new Liverpool; no longer content to rest on the laurels of former glories.
We can't praise this outlandish creation enough. Go see for yourself! Only, no watering the 'plants', or you might cause a regional powercut…
Home of Cream and the heart of Liverpool's Rope Walks development, the sculpture - entitled 'Penelope' - rises above surrounding rooftops, surprising drivers and shoppers alike.
Reminiscent of 60s desklamps or an invasion of Triffids via cosmic propogation, even part-finished it's the most striking and sure-to-be-talked-about addition to the local landscape.
Designed by Cuban-born artist Jorge Pardo, who was commissioned to make this specifically for the site in question, his work includes furniture and items for home or gallery; blurring the definition and purpose of product design.
The name of the piece is influenced by the Penelope of Greek myth; the constant wife of Odysseus who dodged and weaved the attentions of multiple suitors during her husband's travels.
Penelope's conviction was rewarded when he returned home after 20 years of adventures, mirroring the renewed faith in a city that may have slipped out of sight of late, only to re-emerge, as proud as ever.
Flamboyant, brash, an organic explosion of steel and retro chic, 'Penelope' is a deliberate and decisive step toward a new Liverpool; no longer content to rest on the laurels of former glories.
We can't praise this outlandish creation enough. Go see for yourself! Only, no watering the 'plants', or you might cause a regional powercut…
