Bird Song Listening Station- Seattle, Washington
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Bird Song Listening Station by Douglas R. Taylor is located in the Seattle Center.
Waymark Code: WM7BR7
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2009
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Located near the Charlotte Martin Theatre in the Seattle Center, this sculpture emits bird songs when one pushes the button and if there is sufficient energy produced by the work.
The work's plaque reads:
"Bird Song Listening Station
Douglas R. Taylor
2008
As breezes fill the sail of the wind turbine, a small
generator sends an electric current to a battery that
powers the listening station. Sunshine on the pole
mounted solar panels also powers the artwork. The
birdsong of the Western Finch is available when
there is sufficient wind and sun energy.
In Autumn, finch colonies feed on the seeds of London
Plane trees such as those found growing on this site.
Commissioned by Seattle Center 1% for Art Funds
Administered by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
City of Seattle, gregory J, Nickles, Mayor"
Title: Bird Song Listening Station
Artist: Douglas R. Taylor
Media (materials) used: mixed media
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Seattle Center
Date of creation or placement: 2008
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