Gamelans - Grand Rapids, MI
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N 42° 58.807 W 085° 35.081
16T E 615397 N 4759578
Located in the Children's Garden of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Waymark Code: WM9E6T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2010
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Installation of 5 wind-driven sculptures tuned to the scale of Indonesian gamelans. Each plays one note. Visitors hear ringing overtones from many directions. The order and duration of tones are activated by wind speed and direction. The sculptures are mounted on bearings and vanes direct them into the wind.
Title of Piece: Gamelands
Artist: Bill & Mary Buchen
Material/Media: Stainless Steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 2004
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Children's Garden of Meijer Gardens
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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