Adjacent, Against, Upon, Sculpture in Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle, US
Description
Adjacent, Against, Upon is a sculpture made of three massive granite blocks positioned on concrete plinths near the waterfront in Myrtle Edwards Park. Each stone weighs between 28 and 45 tons and sits in an open area with walking paths nearby.
History
Michael Heizer was commissioned in 1975 to create this sculpture for Seattle's public art program. The project was funded through a combination of public and private sources that made the large-scale work possible.
Culture
The work shows the minimalist art movement of the 1970s through its focus on the relationship between natural stone and manufactured structures. Visitors can see how the raw granite blocks interact with the smooth concrete bases underneath them.
Practical
The sculpture is located in Myrtle Edwards Park along Elliott Bay and can be reached by walking or cycling paths. The site has open areas to explore and connects easily to the wider waterfront trail system.
Did you know?
The granite blocks were extracted from quarries in the Cascade Mountains and moved to the site using both barge and rail transport. This complex logistics shows how the artist and team had to plan carefully to move such heavy materials over long distances.
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