The Aeolian Columns - Portland, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member charlietd
N 45° 29.821 W 122° 40.978
10T E 524770 N 5038213
Three stainless steel columns fitted with organ pipes inside (musical art)
Waymark Code: WM10XH7
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Aeolian Columns is a musical art sculpture created by Lee Kelly consisting of three columns that are about 15-16 feet tall and made of stainless steel decorated with bands of porcelain enamel to add color. They are located at ground level in front of the Portland Veterans Hospital in a landscaped median between two buildings. Inside the columns are pipes that were tuned by Michael Stirling to create sound. The approximate cost was $40000.
Title: The Aeolian Columns

Artist: Lee kelly and Michael Stirling

Media (materials) used: Stainless steel

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Portland VA Hospital, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., Portland OR

Date of creation or placement: 16 June 1989
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