Cupid's Span, Outdoor sculpture in Rincon Park, San Francisco, United States
Cupid's Span is a 70-foot (21 m) outdoor sculpture of fiberglass and steel by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, installed in 2002 at Rincon Park on the Embarcadero. A thick yellow bow curves up from the grass beside the water, while a long arrow with red fletching drives its tip into the ground at an angle; two thin cables run from the shaft to the bow.
The sculpture was installed in 2002 following a commission by Gap founders Donald and Doris Fisher. Artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen worked together to realize this monumental creation.
The sculpture design incorporates elements of San Francisco's identity, with the bow's curve mirroring the Bay Bridge's suspension cables.
The sculpture stands directly along the public Embarcadero waterfront path, where visitors can view it while walking between the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge. The location is easily accessible and makes for a convenient stop during a waterside stroll.
The sculpture was fabricated by William Kreysler and Associates, with engineer Juri Komendant and project managers William Kreysler and Serge Labesque. It was installed over two days, November 21 and 22, 2002, in Rincon Park. The 70-foot work is made of fiberglass and steel, with a molded epoxy and PVC foam core painted in polyester gel coat.
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