Ned Kahn

Ned Kahn

#Feather Arbour

PERTH, AUSTRALIA

San Francisco artist Ned Kahn is renowned for his large-scale sculptures which incorporate natural elements such as water, fog, light and wind to animate his works. UAP collaborated with Ned to fabricate and install Feather Arbour, a sculpture comprised of 9 columns with kinetic spring steel feather elements. 

Standing 6 metres tall, the kinetic steel feathers create a play between light and shadow and move organically in response to the changing and invisible currents of air. 

Feather Arbour functions as a landmark, where people can observe and interact with natural processes. This work represents the successful ongoing relationship between Ned Kahn and UAP to develop, fabricate and install his creations.

Image credit: Robert Frith, Acorn Photo

#Project summary

Creative

Ned Kahn

Artwork Title

Feather Arbour

Project

Brookfield Place Tower 2

Client

Brookfield Multiplex

Year

2015

Location

Perth, Australia

Build

UAP

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