Loop Da Loop - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 53.147 W 087° 37.676
16T E 447903 N 4637285
This abstract steel sculpture of rings is installed near the intersection of State and Lake.
Waymark Code: WM11VEX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2019
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This steel and aluminum sculpture resembles rings and is a play on the “loop” of downtown Chicago, among other symbols of the city. It is set on a median just north of the intersection of State and Lake, across from the Hotel Wit.
From a press release about the sculpture:
The sculpture was installed at the median on State Street, just north of Lake Street – known at the Gateway on State.
Loop Da Loop is a large-scale public sculpture, crafted from aluminum and steel, and stands at eleven feet tall. It draws inspiration from its site and incorporates concepts of “the Loop” on multiple levels. Designed to enhance the surroundings, the sculpture’s forms reference the “L” tracks – situated directly above and below the sculpture, and intertwines local typography with the unforgettable “C” – a classic symbol of the city. Loop Da Loop includes enough abstraction that individuals can discover their own interpretation as well as simply enjoy the sculpture’s aesthetic.
John Adduci is an internationally recognized artist, craftsman, fabricator, and lifetime Chicago resident based on the Near North side. He maintains a strong presence in Chicago’s sculpture and art communities, with works exhibited throughout the city, including private collections, educational institutions such as Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Children’s Museum, and Universities of Illinois and Urbana Champaign.
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