Oval Twister - Rochester, MN
N 44° 01.286 W 092° 27.626
15T E 543243 N 4874394
This "Wind Sculpture" entitled Oval Twister was created by Lyman Whitaker of Utah. It stands on 2nd Street SE across from the Rochester Public Library in downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMBC3R
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2011
Views: 8
This sculpture was donated to the city of Rochester Minnesota in 2005 by Greg Gentling. It is approximately 25 feet in height, 8 feet wide and is designed to move in the wind.
Artist Lyman Whitaker..."has been a practicing sculptor for over 40 years, with a unique knowledge of materials and their application. The past 19 years have primarily been focused on creating Wind Sculptures™, which are all produced by hand. The Wind Sculptures™ are innovative and artistic with a high degree of mechanical integrity; they are well respected for their quality craftsmanship". (quoted from www.whitakerstudio.com)
Title of Piece: Oval Twister
Artist: Lyman Whitaker
Material/Media: Copper, steel and stainless steel
Date of Creation or Placement: 2005
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Across the street from the Rochester Public Library.
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Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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