Angel of the West, Steel sculpture at Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter, USA.
Angel of the West is a stainless steel sculpture on the Scripps Research Institute campus in Jupiter, measuring approximately 3.7 meters (12 feet) in both height and width. The work displays geometric patterns arranged to suggest the silhouette of an angel with clean, precise lines.
The sculpture was created in 2008 by German artist Julian Voss-Andreae, drawing inspiration from the earlier Angel of the North artwork in Britain. It was commissioned for the campus to bridge art and science at the location.
The sculpture blends scientific research with artistic vision, referencing antibody molecules central to the institute's work. Its geometric form speaks to both artistic traditions and the mathematical principles found in biology.
The sculpture sits in an open area on the institute grounds and is visible from the surroundings, with visitors advised to view it from different angles to appreciate its form. The best vantage points for photographs are from the nearby paths where the geometric details become clear.
The artwork is based on the structure of antibody molecules linked to human body proportions through mathematical relationships. This scientific foundation makes it a rare bridge between biological structure and artistic form.
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