Coastline (sculpture)

Coastline
ArtistJim Sanborn
Year1993 (1993)
TypeOutdoor sculpture
Dimensions1.8 m × 9.1 m × 23 m (6 ft × 30 ft × 75 ft)
Location

Coastline is an outdoor sculpture by American artist Jim Sanborn installed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration complex in Silver Spring, Maryland.[1]

Coastline attempts to recreate the effect of waves crashing on the Atlantic coast (represented by rough-cut granite).[2] This is achieved with artificial waves generated by a turbine and pneumatic blower underneath the sculpture. Sanborn built a quarter-size scale model of the sculpture and consulted with a wave engineer while doing research for the project.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Forgey, Benjamin (November 20, 1993). "A hand, a wave, a winner; Sculptures bring out the best at NOAA complex". Washington Post. Section B, p. 1.
  2. 1 2 Shaw-Eagle, Joanna (June 1, 1997). "Artist sheds new light on sculpture". Washington Times. Part D, p. 1.
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