Stix, Public art sculpture at Korean Veterans Boulevard roundabout, Nashville, US.
Stix is a public art installation at the Korean Veterans Boulevard roundabout in Nashville consisting of 27 red cedar poles that rise approximately 70 feet high and are painted in red, orange, blue and green stripes. The poles are positioned at varying angles and are lit from the ground at night, creating an ever-shifting visual pattern for viewers passing through the intersection.
The installation was created in 2015 by artist Christian Moeller and required deep anchoring through limestone bedrock to keep the tall poles secure. This major public art project transformed a routine traffic intersection into a recognized landmark in Nashville's downtown area.
The design reflects a shift in how Nashville uses public spaces for art, with vertical elements that become part of the daily visual experience of commuters and residents.
The installation is easily visible from vehicles or on foot along Korean Veterans Boulevard and is accessible around the clock. Best views come from approaching the roundabout from different angles, as the visual patterns shift with each vantage point.
The 27 poles lean at angles between 0 and 15 degrees rather than standing perfectly vertical, which creates a different pattern from every viewing position. This subtle tilt means the artwork looks different each time you pass by, revealing something new depending on where you stand or drive around the roundabout.
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