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Title
Water's Soul By Jaume Plensa # 3
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Water's Soul is a sculpture along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in the Newport section of Jersey City. It depicts a woman with closed eyes holding a finger to her lips in a state of silent contemplation and self-reflection. The work was conceived by Jaume Plensa and commissioned by LeFrak and Simon Property Group. Made of polyester resin, fiberglass, and marble dust, the work is white and stands 80 feet tall. It faces the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. It was created at Plensa's Barcelona studio and shipped in 23 containers, each 40 feet feet long, to the site.
Of the work, Plensa says: “It is my wish for Water’s Soul to become an icon for Newport and a landmark that visually connects it with New York City across the Hudson River. Just as Water’s Soul acts to unite the city of Jersey City and New York City, we are reminded that water is the great public space that unites and embraces communities as well as people around the world. "The water, when it moves, makes a special sound, very special," Plensa said in a interview suggesting the sculpture's message is "to keep silent...to listen to the profound noise of the water talking to us."
I certainly respect the artist's interpretation of the meaning of the sculpture but when I look at the "screaming" going on all over the world I feel a better interpretation is "be quiet and listen." Maybe it will open your eyes to what the other side is thinking. Either way the sculpture is an attention magnet and a brilliant piece of art.
I photographed some of Plensa's sculptures when I was in Spain on vacation so it's very nice to have one in my own backyard.
This image is Featured in the following FAA/Pixels Groups:
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Fine Art America Professionals//
Unique Photography//
Figurative Abstraction//
The Top 50 Features//
Vertical Images//
Your Story of Art//
Waiting Room Art//
Just Perfect//
USA Photographers Only//
Hodge Podge//
Just Perfect//
New FAA Uploads//
Out of the Ordinary//
Daily Promotion//
City Scapes Photography//
Travel Art//
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November 4th, 2021
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Garland, TX - United States
A massive message for a massive cause Allen! POV right on! At this angle we can see it is a WOMAN delivering the message of quiet, listen, peace! Fascinating piece of work!
Las Cruces, NM - United States
Very nice, Allen! What I find quite captivating with this image is the way the sky and clouds in the background provide a counterpoint to the sculpture, giving it a certain depth. Nicely captured!
Las Vegas, NV - United States
Congratulations! Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the home page gallery of "Travel Art" group. F For further promotion, I invite you to post it to our FB group (link provided on our homepage)
Livingston, NJ - United States
Victoria, thank you very much for the Feature in the City Scapes Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Bukunolami, thank you very much for the Feature in the Daily Promotion Group
Burlington, NJ - United States
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 11/12/21 l/f/pin
Livingston, NJ - United States
Bob, thank you very much for the Feature in the New FAA Uploads Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Judy, thank you very much for the Feature in the USA Photographers Only Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Bob, thank you very much for the Feature in the Waiting Room Art Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Julie, thank you very much for the Feature in the Your Story of Art Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Bob, thank you very much for the Feature in the Vertical Images Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Julie, thank you very much for the Feature in the Top 50 Features Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Jenn, thank you very much for the Feature in the Figurative Abstraction Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Nader, thank you very much for the Feature in the Fine Art America Professionals Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Mahesh, thank you very much for the Feature in the Art and Meditation Group
Livingston, NJ - United States
Kathi, thank you very much for the Feature in the Mid-Atlantic States of the USA Group
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