Luminary, Public art sculpture at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, United States
Luminary is a public art sculpture at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis featuring a large sphere made of onyx stone set within a concrete framework. The structure sits at the intersection of Michigan Street and University Boulevard with wave-patterned supporting elements.
The sculpture was commissioned in 2008 by Clarian Health Partners for the IU Simon Cancer Center when it opened to patients. It was created as part of the health center's expansion in Indianapolis.
The sculpture was created with input from patients and caregivers, symbolizing inner light and hope through its glowing form. Visitors can experience this message from different angles throughout the day and night.
The sculpture is located in a publicly accessible area and can be viewed both during the day and at night. You can walk around it from the surrounding sidewalks to see it from all angles.
The thin onyx sphere glows from within at night, creating a soft luminescence that shifts with changing light conditions. This lighting effect is central to the artwork and transforms how visitors experience it after dark.
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