Saturday, December 1, 2012

"Rising"

Just unveiled in May of this year, this sculpture, titled "Rising", by Shanghai-based artist Zhang Huan is one of the most unusual ones I've seen. When approaching the piece it seems to be a dragon but when you start looking for the head you realize that the 'legs' are more like tree roots and that the piece is meant to resemble a tree rising up from the earth and is covered in birds. The $5 million stainless steel piece is in front of the 66 storey Shangri-La hotel/condo tower and the birds break away from the piece and you can even find them up on the very top edges of the building.  I'll give you a close-up tomorrow! Meanwhile, enlarge this pic for a better view.
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19 comments:

  1. William KendallDecember 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Very peculiar, but I like it!

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  2. LowellDecember 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    That is something else! You have so many interesting things in your city! I'm dumbfounded - had no idea.

    I like this, I think. Looks a little scary, though. Creative, for sure!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    That's a must see!

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  4. HalcyonDecember 1, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    I have driven by this a few times, but never have had the time to get a closer look. It's quite intricate. Can't wait to see your close-up.

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  5. Oakland Daily PhotoDecember 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Incredibly intricate. And expensive!

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  6. DebDecember 1, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Wow truly amazing sculpture, but $5 million......................

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  7. jennyfrecklesDecember 1, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    That's very fascinating. (Though the practical me wonders what it will look like when it gets dirty.)

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  8. tapirgalDecember 1, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    It's not only interesting, but it fits well with its location.

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  9. JackDecember 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    It looks like tree roots. But, $5 million?

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  10. SharonDecember 1, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I see what you mean about the shape, it does look like an animal. I like this one!

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  11. Kay L. DaviesDecember 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Fabulous!
    K

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  12. RandyDecember 2, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Stunning piece of artwork.

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  13. MoDecember 2, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I love this sculpture. Easy to guess it is Chinese influenced with the dragon shape. Its also a bit like a giant bonsai. Inviting and scary all at the same time.

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  14. UnknownDecember 2, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    This is amazing!

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  15. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comDecember 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Absolutely takes my breath away. Just stunning.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    A lot of money, but it is pretty spectacular..beautifully shown here Pat.

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  17. LúciaDecember 3, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    This is an amazing sculpture, loved it!!! ;-)

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  18. KathyDecember 5, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    What an amazing piece of art. I wish I could see it up close and figure out how the the small individual ones are attached.

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 6, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Yep!, Nice one!

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