Sombras de luz, Steel sculpture at Paseo del Muro in Gijón, Spain
Four vertical rectangular steel plates, each reaching five meters in height, stand with circular perforations that create patterns on the surrounding ground.
Fernando Alba Álvarez created this weathering steel sculpture in 1998, which was fabricated at the Talleres Blanco Infanzón foundry in Oviedo.
The sculpture represents geometric exploration through metal work, contributing to the collection of public art pieces along Gijón's coastal promenade.
The installation sits between stairs 18 and 19 of San Lorenzo Beach, making it accessible to visitors walking along the seafront path.
Local residents refer to the sculpture as 'Las Chaponas' or 'Les Chapones' in Asturian language, reflecting its integration into community vocabulary.
Location: Gijón
Inception: 1998
Creator: Fernando Alba Álvarez
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 43.54394,-5.64611
Latest update: March 18, 2025 04:23
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