Current (sculpture)

Current is a soft fiber sculpture by Janet Echelman, installed in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The work is suspended over High and Gay streets in Downtown Columbus. The sculpture was installed in May 2023. It is intended to represent the changing urban fabric of the city, and is situated around a large redevelopment by Jeff Edwards, who paid for the sculpture.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Current
ArtistJanet Echelman
MediumSoft fiber sculpture
LocationHigh and Gay streets, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Coordinates39°57′49″N 83°0′3″W
OwnerColumbus Museum of Art

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References
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  2. Smith, Arianna (June 13, 2023). "Janet Echelman explains meaning behind her sculpture 'Current' in downtown Columbus". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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  8. "Photos: It's how big? Take a look at Columbus' longest piece of public art". The Columbus Dispatch. May 30, 2023. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  9. Weiker, Jim (April 4, 2023). "Longest piece of public art in Columbus to hang above High Street in June". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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  11. Buchanan, Tyler (June 5, 2023). "The story behind High Street's new sky-high art". Axios. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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