The Listening Tree - Ottawa, Ontario
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The Listening Tree welcomes visitors to St. Luke's park with outstretched branches that complement the arched tree canopy framing the entrance pathway.
Waymark Code: WMX83G
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/10/2017
Views: 5
Artist: Mixed Metaphors
Year: 2016
Materials: stainless steel
Location: St. Luke’s Park
Address: 166 Frank Street
City of Ottawa Art Collection: 2016-0033
The Listening Tree welcomes visitors to St. Luke's park with outstretched branches that complement the arched tree canopy framing the entrance pathway. Referencing both the natural and cultural worlds, the piece establishes a visual and sonic link between the park and the surrounding urban environment. The Listening Tree is a musical instrument that is played by the wind: At certain times, slotted pipes channel the wind, creating a series of shifting tones.
The local artists behind Mixed Metaphors, Jesse Stewart and Matt Edwards, come from interdisciplinary backgrounds in music, art, and architecture. They share a common interest in sound and sound art.
Title of Piece: The listening Tree
Artist: Mixed Metaphors
Material/Media: Stainless Steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 2016
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): St. Luke's park
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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