JAUME PLENSA
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Untitled, approx. 7 feet in diameter, water, fiberglass, polyester resin and marble dust
This sculpture by Jaume Plensa, a portrait of a young woman, will be located in an area called the “south lawn” of the new terminal. Jets of water are pouring out of the girls face from carefully placed locations which are based on the ancient Chinese tradition of acupuncture. Acupuncture has been practiced in China since 2 BCE and is based on the tradition of Daoism, with a belief that all parts of the universe are interconnected. The points are originally derived from two sources; first, from Chinese astrological calculations (time) and secondly, to the 12 rivers flowing toward an ancient Chinese kingdom (water). The points in the sculpture are the same ones used in the acupuncture practice to create positive energy flow.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Internationally-renowned artist Jaume Plensa lives and works in Barcelona and Paris. Known for his innovative sculptural work, it is executed on a large scale and often includes elements of light, words, or water. His recent Public Art commissions can be seen at Recinto Expo Agua in Spain; Place Masséna in France; BBC Broadcasting House in London; and Millennium Park in Chicago, along with many other locations across the globe. His has shown extensively in solo and group shows across the United States, Europe, and Japan, and his work can be seen in the many of the public collections and museums in those locales as well.
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