Force Of Nature - Reston, Virginia
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N 38° 56.915 W 077° 20.283
18S E 297386 N 4313670
Located at Reston Station near the entrance of the whiele metro station.
Waymark Code: WM12VGQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2020
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After witnessing the destruction brought on by hurricanes in Thailand, the Southern U.S. and around the world, Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn began creating a series of sculptures titled ‘Force of Nature’. Made from bronze, stainless steel and aluminum, the sculptures, full of life and energy, depict mother nature hurtling planet earth around in circles. The powerful and furious image is meant remind us of the power of nature and what Quinn describes as our “false sense of security” towards it.
“After having seen the ravaged coast of Thailand and the Hurricane that affected the Southern States I decided to create a sculpture dedicated to Mother Nature,” explains Quinn. At any moment in time, nature’s wrath could be awakened, bringing with it sudden destruction. The sculptures, which have been installed all around the world, remind us of this fact. And for Quinn they also harken back to something more ancient and primitive: “This would be reminiscent of the early statues made as peace offerings to the Gods in the hope of quenching their anger.” (via Bored Panda)
Stationary or rotating globe: Stationary
Historical or current information: Current
Surface (elevation) relief: no
Size: 24”
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