City Reflections

City Reflections is a bronze sculpture in downtown Portland consisting of two figures: a woman and a dog, complemented by geometric copper and black shapes. The female figure stands at about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall, while the dog figure reaches about 3 feet (0.9 meters), and both are positioned at the intersection of Southwest 6th Avenue and Southwest Main Street.

The sculpture was created in 2009 by artist Patti Warashina and installed at one of the city's busiest intersections. It became part of the Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection, enriching the city's artistic heritage.

The figures depict a woman and a dog, reflecting everyday scenes of city residents in their daily routines. Visitors can recognize these familiar forms in the busy downtown area and explore their own connection to urban life.

The work stands freely accessible on the Portland Transit Mall and can be visited at any time of day. It is located in a central spot with good access via public transportation and pedestrian routes nearby.

The most interesting aspect of the work is how the copper geometric shapes represent computer-generated forms and contrast with the naturalistic depiction of the woman and dog. The sculpture's shadows change throughout the day, subtly showing viewers the passage of time.