Angie's Umbrella - Seattle WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member La de Boheme
N 47° 36.683 W 122° 20.711
10T E 549212 N 5273315
An umbrella turned inside-out continues to be blown around by the wind.
Waymark Code: WMFZ2C
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Max and 99
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A gigantic umbrella in the traffic island of Western Ave. and Lenora St. in downtown Seattle, Washington is perpetually caught in the wind. The umbrella which is turned inside-out was designed to reflect the stormy weather of the Northwest and rotates on its base when 'blown by the wind'.

The 20' Angie's Umbrella was created by Jim Pridgeon and Benson Shaw. Named for Pridgeon's mother, this kinetic sculpture has a steel shaft and perforated aluminum canopy which allows the wind to blow through and activate its movement. It was installed in 2003.

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Title of Piece: Angie's Umbrella

Artist: Jim Pridgeon, Benson Shaw

Material/Media: Steel shaft, aluminum canopy, urethane handle

Date of Creation or Placement: 2003

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Traffic island

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