Peine del Viento XV, Steel sculpture at Ondarreta Beach, Spain
Peine del Viento XV is a steel sculpture anchored to coastal rocks at the western end of La Concha Bay, composed of three large metal structures. The installation creates an ongoing interaction between the metal forms and the movement of the waves through its seaside placement.
The work was completed in 1976 by Eduardo Chillida with architect Luis Peña Gantxegi, marking the end of a series that began in 1952. This extended artistic journey shows how the creator developed his approach to space, weight, and the relationship between art and the natural world.
The sculpture represents the bond between Basque industrial heritage and the power of the sea through its placement where land meets water. Visitors can see how this work has become part of the city's identity and daily connection to the coast.
The sculpture is accessible year-round through a granite viewing platform, but visitors should stay back during high tide and rough waves. The best time to visit is during calmer weather when you can observe and photograph the structures safely.
The steel structure includes special openings that produce whistling and flute-like sounds when waves push air through the metal forms. This hidden sonic element turns the movement of the waves into an audible experience that many visitors do not expect when they first arrive.
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