Nepenthes, Light sculpture collection in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, US
Four tall sculptures line Northwest Davis Street, each reaching 17 feet in height with forms that mirror tropical pitcher plants.
The Regional Arts and Culture Council commissioned artist Dan Corson to create these installations in 2013 for the Portland Mall Project.
The sculptures connect Old Town Chinatown with the Pearl District through illuminated structures that combine natural forms with technology.
These sculptures incorporate photovoltaic elements that collect solar energy during daylight hours to generate illumination after dark.
The installation required a budget of 300,000 dollars and later inspired a similar project called Nepenthes Paisleyi in Edmonton, Canada.
Location: Portland
Inception: January 1, 2013
Creator: Dan Corson
Website: http://dancorson.com/nepenthes
GPS coordinates: 45.52444,-122.67618
Latest update: October 17, 2025 12:41
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