Elogio del agua

A 54-tonne concrete block with curved arms hangs by steel cables over a lake, creating a geometric contrast between straight lines and concave forms.

The sculpture was installed in 1987 at the former quarry site, which later became part of Barcelona's preparations for the 1992 Olympic Games.

Eduardo Chillida designed this piece to represent the myth of Narcissus, with four arms reaching toward their reflection in the water below.

The sculpture remains accessible throughout the year during park hours from 10:00 to 19:00 in winter and until 21:00 during summer months.

In 1998, the sculpture fell from its cables but sustained minimal damage, leading to modifications in the surrounding area for safety measures.

Location: El Coll

Inception: 1987

Creator: Eduardo Chillida, José Antonio Fernández Ordóñez

Length: 7,200 m

Made from material: concrete

Address: Parc de la Creueta del Coll

GPS coordinates: 41.41822,2.14574

Latest update: May 19, 2025 10:22