Client: Port of Miami
Location: Miami, FL, United States
Completion date: 2012
Artwork budget: $362,000
Project Team
Artist
Shan Shan Sheng
Architect
John Miesner
Interior Architects
Overview
Ocean Wave is based upon the vertical and horizontal flow of water generated by the many cruise ships that enter the Miami harbor.
Goals
The undulations in the suspended sculpture represent the ebbs and flows of the waves, and the sheer length of the terminal itself is highlighted by the installation's massive scale.
Process
The project was inspired by an ocean wave's dynamic form and organic flow.
Additional Information
The project enlivens the port's architecture, creating a soaring iconic symbol.