| Inspiration | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ethan Kerber |
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Metal |
| Dimensions | 7.6 m × 7.6 m (25 ft × 25 ft) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°54′10.42″N 77°1′8.01″W / 38.9028944°N 77.0188917°W | |
| Owner | D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities |
Inspiration is a public artwork by American artist Ethan Kerber, located at a commercial building at the intersection of 5th St NW & K St NW in Washington, D.C., United States. "Inspiration" was created through DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.[1]
Description edit
This metal sculpture is placed on an Duct (HVAC)air intake vent on the facade of the CityVista building just north of Busboys & Poets. At 25 feet by 25 feet; it consists of five panels which are made up of 80 custom CNC plasma cut metal sheets[2] It weighs about 3,500 pounds. Painted in shades of blue, the design represents exhaled breath on a cold day.[1]
Artist edit
A Masters student at San Francisco State University, Ethan Kerber was raised in New York City. Working primarily with metal his work is inspired by the street art that he saw throughout the city as a youth. Kerber describes his art as "a reflection in metal of the urban environment around us." His work is seen also at the Oakland Zoo. He works under the name Midnight Metal Works Inc.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Information edit
"Inspiration" was created using three-dimensional modeling software. Kerber worked closely with architects and engineers to use digital design to create an efficient and creative work. The final image was programmed into a plasma cutter which precisely cut the image. According to Kerber, the title "Inspiration" refers to "the source of creativity as well as the functional role in relation to the building's system of breathing."<ref name="Kerber">
References edit
- ^ a b Liz Stark (2010). "Student's public art now on display in Washington D.C." SF State News. San Francisco State University. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ^ Ethan Kerber (2010). Experience. Midnight Metal Works Inc. http://www.midnightmetalworks.com/. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
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