Successful public art, creates a focal point that both engages the viewer on a personal level, and calls attention to the larger context of place.
Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor, located in Millennium Park Chicago, is a perfect example of elegant public art that masterfully calls attention to the beauty of the city itself. Made with a mirror finish, Cloud Gate reflects the city in its undulating curves, transforming tall looming sky scrapers into delicate curves that bend around the viewer. The sculpture also engages the viewer with a sense of humor, as it's so delightful to observe your distorted reflection as you pass by, framed by an altered vision of the city around you.
WHAT IS SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC ART?
CHICAGO'S CLOUD GATE