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Art installation sharing | The Manufacturer's Monument

The "Manufacturer's Monument" by American artist Mark Reigelman welds Columbus' industrial genes into a permanent public art piece~

The visualization of the city's manufacturing history! From the millennium earthwork projects to the canal and railway era, and then to the numerous factories during the Industrial Revolution, from toothpicks to locomotives, the city's manufacturing traditions are all hidden in this sculpture! The raw material supply in the Black Diamond community and the industrial core status of High Street are all respectfully commemorated~

The crystal structure is so eye - catching! The extended fragment shapes echo the local sedimentary deposits, and the lace - like steel grid surface is covered with interlocking patterns —— wooden horses, axes, whistles, all products once produced in Columbus! As light penetrates through the hollowed - out parts, the light and shadow flow with time, as if replaying the vibrant days of the city's industry~

A transformative landmark in the street view! Located at the intersection of the Short North neighborhood and the university town, its angular shape is both boldly "out of the ordinary" and down - to - earth. The perforated facade + the subtle reflective surface perfectly connect the hardcore industrial style with the surrounding environment, and you can even touch the steel grid with your own hands to unlock the mysteries of manufacturing~

It not only showcases the richness of the manufacturing culture but also strengthens the local connection. Standing under the sculpture, you can almost hear the rumbling of the former factories and feel the industrial pulse of the city~

Interaction: What kind of old - fashioned object patterns would you most like to see on the sculpture?

Design company: Mark Reigelman II

Location: USA