Fountain of the Wind, (sculpture).

Fountain of the Wind, (sculpture).

Freeman, Douglas Olmsted, 1953- , sculptor.

Fountain of the Wind, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze, stainless steel, and glass; Base: concrete.

Approx. 12 x 25 x 60 ft.

A fountain with multiple cascades (representing the many streams and waterfalls that flow into Lake Superior); stepping stones (which recall the rhythm of walking rock-to-rock up those streams), platforms with, on either side, two light beacons (referencing the maritime and drawing their source from handheld beacons and the Duluth Lift Bridge), a central fantastical figure named Wildcat Dreaming, surrounded by sturgeon with water jetting from their mouths.

Animal -- Fish -- Sturgeon

Allegory -- Place -- Lake Superior

Allegory -- Element -- Water

Outdoor Sculpture -- Minnesota -- Duluth

Administered by City of Duluth, Public Arts Commission, 303 City Hall, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Located Canal Park Drive and Buchanan Street, Duluth, Minnesota

IAS files include correspondence from the artist dated May 17, 1993 which describes the meaning of the sculpture; diagrams of the fountain and a photocopy of a brochure entitled: Tour of Duluth Waterfront Art.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota survey, 1994.

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