The second ,exciting piece of art to see in Yerba Buena Gardens stands on a different spot and is more open to public inspection and interaction. The Shaking Man, as its name has it can spark illusions to people, as happened in my case. Looking at the statue from a small distance, I initially thought of a street performer standing and ready to engage with children or other curious audience. I was expecting to see him move hands or legs but to no vain. The shaking man stood there in silence while people walked past him, others took photographs or glanced at him. Just a few steps before the exit of the park, he embodies urbanites rushing, shaking, feeling stressed. The contrast with the serenity the gardens give on to visitors cannot but be striking....
No comments:
Post a Comment