ISAAC² - Swimming Stones by Christian Tobin - Aurora, Illinois
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N 41° 45.385 W 088° 19.060
16T E 390457 N 4623570
Kinetic sculpture located across street from Sci Tech Museum and Aurora Public Library.
Waymark Code: WM1AH1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2007
Views: 79
"Issac², a fountain sculpted by internationally acclaimed artist Christian Tobin, brings to Aurora the most mysterious essence of both science and art.
Here the hydrostatic force of water unleashing the kinetic energy of stone creates a work of compelling vitality. Inviting us to look and linger, talk and even dream.
These four massive granite obelisks - 12 feet in height, weighing 4000 pounds each - feature top-stone segments, rhythmically rocking and swiveling, balanced on cushions of water.
Each time a top-stone centers itself on the middle of its tower and is restored to equilibrium, the power of gravity is once more proclaimed; each turn of a stone replying to the to the center of the earth.
The elemental effect of the force of water through each of these commanding rock pillars cascading onto the pedestrian walk below brings us together with lawas of nature and the transformational power of art" ~ plaque describing sculpture.
Title: ISAAC² - Swimming Stones
Artist: Christian Tobin
Media (materials) used: Granite
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Plaza across street from Public LIbrary and Sci Tech Museum
Date of creation or placement: June 29, 2001
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