Sentados frente al mar, Sculpture in Puerto Montt waterfront, Chile
Sentados frente al mar is a monumental concrete sculpture on Puerto Montt's waterfront that depicts a couple sitting together. The work stands out for its clear figurative style and has become a recognizable landmark in the city.
The sculpture was created in 2002 by artist Robinson Barría and drew inspiration from the song Puerto Montt by Los Iracundos, a Uruguayan band. The work emerged as an artistic response to how the city had been portrayed in music.
The sculpture portrays a couple sitting by the water and reflects how the city connects with the sea in its everyday life. Visitors can observe how this place has become a social meeting point and popular spot for photographs among locals and tourists.
The work is located near Angelmó Fair, where visitors can find local souvenirs and handicrafts made by artisans in the area. The spot offers good views of the waterfront and is easily accessible on foot.
The sculpture's colours were restored in February 2023 by Surpinta, a group of muralists and graffiti artists from Puerto Montt, a job that had the approval of its creator Robinson Barría. The concrete bench it sits on was substantially modified in 2021-22 during works on the new Parque Costanera, without consulting Barría.
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