Rising Star
Photos by Joseph O'Connell
Location
Gables Pointe 14
1351 N. Rolfe St., Arlington, VA 22209
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Artwork Details
Artists: Joe O’Connell and Creative Machines
Materials: Laser cut stainless steel, LED lighting
Installed: 2019
Rising Star is a stainless-steel star in the process of pushing itself out of the ground, almost as if being born. The points of the star are oriented toward landmarks such as Arlington Cemetery, the White House, and other key points of national interest in the wider region. The repeated pattern of perforations refers to Arlington’s colonial and nineteenth-century origins as a community along the river, and its modern role supporting national defense and numerous federal agencies. Artist Joe O’Connell was also inspired by Nancy Holt’s nearby Dark Star Park and imagined Rising Star as a companion piece.
Learn more about Joe O’Connell and Creative Machines.
Funded by Gables Residential.