The Golden Goal - Frisco, TX, US
N 33° 09.198 W 096° 50.113
14S E 701894 N 3670368
The Golden Goal
by Larry Kirkland, Brush Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf, Dichroic Glass,2006
Waymark Code: WMBFTV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
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Golden Goal, located at the south entrance of Pizza Hut Park, abstractly suggests a spinning soccer ball or a spinning globe and has a trophy-like presence. The 15’ diameter sphere is constructed of a series of nested concentric rings, attached one to the next on incrementally spaced axis points. A central disc of dichroic glass reflects and transmits colored light onto the gilded surfaces of the metal – referred to as the golden goal.
Weighs 8,500 pounds; 17 foot stainless steel base and 15 foot top.
Took one year to make.
The top is made of 24 karat gold leafs.
Has a 25 foot foundation.
Motor and special bearing keeps top rotating continuously
Title of Piece: The Golden Goal
Artist: Larry Kirkland
Material/Media: Brush Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf, Dichroic Glass
Date of Creation or Placement: 2006
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Pizza Hut Park
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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