Spanda, Modern sculpture at Elizabeth Quay, Perth, Australia
Spanda is a modern sculpture at Elizabeth Quay in Perth made of six white nested arches that grow exponentially in size. Visitors can walk through the entire structure from the smallest innermost arch to the largest outer frame.
Designer Christian de Vietri's design was selected by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority in 2014 for the Elizabeth Quay waterfront project. The sculpture was completed and installed as part of the broader waterfront development transformation in 2016.
The name comes from Kashmir Shaivism philosophy, representing consciousness flowing in waves through divine vibration. You can sense this philosophical meaning in how the nested arches seem to ripple outward from the center.
This public artwork is free to visit and easily accessible along the Elizabeth Quay waterfront precinct. You can approach it from multiple directions and walk through the interior, which works well in any weather.
This sculpture was built using advanced carbon fiber technology from the aerospace industry, making it the world's tallest freestanding carbon fiber structure at 29 meters. This specialized construction method allowed the arches to appear impossibly light and elegant.
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