"New York City Waterfalls", Olafur Eliasson's massive public art project officially opened yesterday. I'm happy to say that my subway commute takes me right between two of the 4 waterfalls..and it is gorgeous. I can't describe it quite as eloquently as others or as lovely as the artist himself when he said:
"Water has this fantastic ability to be everything for everybody."
But I will say that in the morning, as I commute to work, seeing the metal scaffolds and pouring water it feels like the wheels of progress and work--as if it's gearing me up for the day. And at night, as the sky grows dark, the waterfalls light up softly--as if it's calming me down for a good night's sleep.
This public work just reminds me how much of art is about personal experience. And the great thing about the waterfalls is that everyone can experience them. I highly recommend checking them out.
Photo source: The New York Times
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