Umbrellas The "Umbrellas" have been created by a Greek sculptor, George Zoggolopoulos (1903 - 2004). He avoided media and when he was asked why, he answered: "What I had to say, I said it by working hard."
The "Umbrellas" are made of stainless steel and compose a piece of art that was set on the waterfront of Thessaloníki in 1997, when the second biggest city in Greece, was the cultural capital of Europe. They reach the height of 13 meters. At night they are lit by narrow angle spot-lights that, at height of 9 meters, embrace only the umbrellas... an effect that makes them look as if they are levitating in the night sky... George Zoggolopoulos always cared a lot about the surrounding of his sculptures. He was very pleased by the spot his "Umbrellas" were placed on. The open horizon and changing weather conditions make them look very poetic. He also reveals that "there is a rhythm in the way the columns and umbrellas are situated, there is a composition and some things have to do with numbers. People have to see it many times until they imagine or notice that..." Comments
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Sandy ~ aka Scarlett's Images says:
This is so beautiful! you should join the sunrise/sunsets group and post your photos into the group.
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