Stream of Life, Bronze sculpture in Salt Lake City, United States
Stream of Life is a bronze sculpture of a group of animals placed at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City, United States. The piece shows birds and mammals moving together in a single flowing band, and its surface catches the light as people walk around it.
The piece was created in 2012 after the artist Rosetta first made a small model, which was then enlarged by Gary DuChateau using a 3-D pantograph. The full work was assembled from 58 separate pieces, combining bronze, stainless steel and stone for strength outdoors.
The animals in the bronze group reflect the wildlife that people associate with the surrounding region, making the piece feel connected to the local landscape. Passersby often pause to point out the birds and mammals, and children in particular tend to circle the work to spot each creature.
The sculpture stands in an open pedestrian area, so you can get close to it from several sides without entering any building. A short walk around the piece gives the clearest view of the different animals and the way they are arranged.
The bronze group is about four meters tall, so the animals loom over shoppers without feeling heavy. Because the piece is made from different metals and stone, rain and sun change its appearance through the day, making repeated visits look slightly different each time.
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