Sky Pool

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Artist:

Israel Hadany

Location:

Billy Rose Sculpture Garden, The Israel Museum
Jerusalem

Size:

Material:

Concrete, stone and stainless steel

Date:

1987

Description A delightful surprise - an illusion at the end of a path that lets your mind float
Caption The sculpture reflects the sky and at the same time has a faint grid that breaks the illusion that its really water, and, despite announcing to the viewer that it is not "real", you still look for the fish that you won't find under the surface that does not exist.
Note: The artist's name is often spelled Hadani

Other References To visit the artist's web site go to: http://www.israelhadany.com/
To read "What is Jewish Expression in Art and Design?", an essay by Israel Hadani: http://www.adifoundation.co.il/My%20Documents/symposium...
For a video of the artist talking about sculpture and architecture go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0v1TWv5tU