The Dreamer, Bronze sculpture in Pettygrove Park, Portland, US
The Dreamer is a bronze sculpture in Pettygrove Park showing a reclining female figure in abstract form. The work rests on a geometric base positioned within a water pool.
The sculpture was created in 1979 by Manuel Izquierdo with funding from the Portland Development Commission. It was installed in the downtown park as part of a public art initiative at that time.
The title refers to someone lost in thought, reflecting a sense of contemplation and inner peace that draws visitors to pause and observe.
The artwork is located on Southwest 3rd Avenue between Market Street and Harrison Street and is easy to reach. The water pool and open setting allow you to view the sculpture from multiple angles.
The interior of the bronze figure is filled with foam material that produces soft drum-like sounds when rain falls on the surface. This acoustic element surprises many visitors experiencing the work during rainfall.
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