Trigadilly, Steel sculpture at Union Center Plaza, Washington, D.C., US
The Trigadilly sculpture combines red, blue, and yellow painted steel elements in an abstract design with curved pieces connected together, measuring 35 feet tall.
The sculpture, created in 1990 by American artist Chas Coburn, was commissioned by Greenebaum & Rose Associates for installation at the CNN building through Zenith Gallery.
The sculpture represents the intersection of mathematical concepts and artistic expression, incorporating elements of relativity, crystallography, and chaos theory into its design.
Located at 820 First Street NE, the sculpture stands as a public artwork that underwent preservation assessment through the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture program in 1993.
The name Trigadilly reflects the technical challenge of balancing the substantial weight of the steel structure on its minimal concrete foundation points.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1990
GPS coordinates: 38.90072,-77.00742
Latest update: October 26, 2025 00:52
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