DESIGNER: Tonkin Liu, London, England, UK
LOCATION: Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
DATE: 2006
IDEA: It takes the form of a tree bending to the winds
BUILDING TYPE: Sculptural Landmark
CONSTRUCTION: Steel
NOTES: A panopticon; wind blows through galvanized-steel pipe “branches,” creating music
About This Video
‘Looking like the wreckage of an Alien space craft, this Futuristic Sculpture is Art Jim, but not as we know it. Commisioned by a forward thinking Burnley Council, The collection of tubes makes the strangest sounds when the wind blows, which is often round the location at Crown POint, on the moorland overlooking Burnley. Seen in the background is Pendle Hill, famous for the PENDLE WITCHES. Maybe in the sculpture, the myth lives on. Let me know what YOU think.’
THE SINGING RINGING TREE, TAKE 2
About This Video
‘Facinated by this unusual sculpture, (it beats an unmade bed) I couldn’t resist a second visit. It wasn’t singing too well this day, even though it was windy, which makes me think wind direction has a lot to do with it!’
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:42 pm
When I am listening to the winds blowing thru the metal tubes, it creates an interesting physical reaction with my body. This curious happening sometimes occurs when I am able to hear, or see something that resonates within my heart and soul. It must be that this creation is indeed capturing the “music of this universe”.. and perhaps even a little more.
March 3rd, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Yes, I relate .. it is awe-inspiring in my eyes and ears.
It’s swirl of energy moves me too.
I really know what you’re talking about. I’m there with you .. in the ‘a little more’.
England is dotted with spectacular sculptures in places like this one is. Have you seen The Angel of The North?
http://www.angelofthenorth.org.uk/
Enjoy listening, and being tuned in!
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Ooohhh- until this very minute, I had not! Thank you so much for this “morsel of contemplation and inspiration”.
This world is just SO amazing, with all the beauty it has to offer, especially if we can “see”. Some of the comments on people’s opinions were quite amusing! It just point out how very different some individuals perceive this universe, huh? *LOL*