Chimera

Description: The sculpture consists of two curved, polished, stainless steel pipes, which begin at either end of a pool of water and meet at the pool’s center, curving upward in an “S” shape. The two pipes mirror one another, creating the symmetrical form of a figure eight.  Water pours out of the top of each curved pipe in the center of the pool, and splashes away toward the sides of the pool. 

Artist Statement: The fountain’s concept is that of huge polished stainless steel pipes in a sculptural form extended by the shape of water projected out of two intricately designed orifices. These increase the illusion of tremendous volumes of water. The water forms can be manipulated by two valves which the public can operate.

Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Ted Jonsson (2008)

Location: Seattle Public Utilities Operations Control Center, 2700 Airport Way South, Seattle WA  98134