The Traveling Man, Metal sculpture series in Deep Ellum, Dallas, US.
The Traveling Man is a series of three stainless steel robots with bird companions positioned along Good Latimer Expressway. The sculptures reach heights of up to 38 feet (about 11 meters) and are visible from near and far.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit commission created these works in 2009 to replace earlier murals lost during light rail construction. The project marked a turning point in how art was supported in this historic neighborhood.
The robot figures tell the story of Deep Ellum's connection to railways and music. One of the sculptures plays guitar near the train station, showing how art and transportation blend in this neighborhood.
The sculptures are located near Deep Ellum Station and serve as orientation points when exploring the entertainment district. Visitors can best reach them on foot and have many photo opportunities along the expressway.
Local legend says the robot emerged when gin spilled onto elm tree roots above a buried steam locomotive. This story adds a whimsical touch of neighborhood folklore to the modern steel structures.
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