What is it?
In this permanent public artwork, bulbous front lenses reveal scenes from unusual perspectives: rippling water with dappled sunlight; a waterbird stalking its prey; a lotus flower shakes as a bumblebee gleans its pollen.
These scenes, mostly drawn from the natural world, might seem as though they are from faraway places; but they were all filmed by the artist within 10 miles of the site.
The artwork is formed with 8-inch steel pipe, welded to form periscope-like forms emerging from a concealed concrete pad. Installed in a brick planter, “Periscopes” is designed to enrich a peaceful breezeway. It is sited in “The Stacks”, located in Buzzard Point, DC.
Metal fabrication by Steven R. Jones. Many thanks to Akridge for making this artwork possible.
Appearances
Periscopes was the inspiration for six short plays by Rorschach Theatre Company. I introduced the artwork before each showtime outside the venue in Buzzard Point, DC. My thanks to the voters and to Rorschach!
