Les Vents – Des Moines, IA
N 41° 35.145 W 093° 37.924
15T E 447315 N 4603977
“You can’t direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails.” Dan Hamilton
Waymark Code: WMBCEC
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2011
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This moving sculpture spins over the library lawn on Locust Street a block east of the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden. It was created by artist Edward Lee Hendricks, in 1986. Fashioned from aluminum and stainless steel, it was appropriately given the name “Les Vents.” It was a gift to the Des Moines Public Library from American Republic Insurance Company. A marker includes this information as well as the quote from Dan Hamilton: “You can’t direct the wind, but you can adjust the sails.”
Title of Piece: Les Vents”
Artist: Edward Lee Hendricks
Material/Media: aluminum and stainless steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 1986
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): library lawn on Locust Street
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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