It was a bright, sunny day. I was walking through Madison Square Park, when a 40-foot tall sculpture stopped me in my tracks. Something about the tranquility and other-worldliness on that face compelled me to stop, stare, and reflect. At that point, and every time I look at this picture, actually, I fell a sense of peace wash over me.
The name of the sculpture was Echo, and it was created by renowned Spanish sculpture Jaume Plensa.
From the plaque accompanying the sculpture:
“Inspired by the myth of the Greek nymph Echo, the sculpture depicts the artist’s 9-year old neighbor in Barcelona, lost in a state of thoughts and dreams. Both monumental in size and inviting in subject, the peaceful visage of Echo creates a tranquil and introspective atmosphere amid the cacophony of central Manhattan.”
Peace out!
That face looks so out of place yet so much in harmony with its surroundings.
That’s the key to a successful public art installation, I think! 🙂
I like this. Thank you for sharing. The face looks so serene and completely at peace with itself. Maybe just the kid on which it was modelled.
And that itself is intriguing…that a kid could look so tranquil and peaceful!
Tranquility in the midst of chaos !
Yes!! It was really serene.
This sculpture truly gives a feeling of tranquility
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Thanks Afshan!
I loved what is written on the plaque…the face is really peaceful.
Yes…the face captivated me that day…
Intriguing!
🙂
Beautiful…Some things just capture our imagination no?
Absolutely Nabanita!
A beautiful sculpture in the hustle bustle of Manhattan, lovely post.
Thanks Sulekha!
It is indeed a very tranquility inducing statue. Lovely!
That is quite a sight!
It’s indeed peaceful. Good post 🙂
that’s a huge sculpture.And it does look peaceful.