Dreaming (sculpture)
Sculpture in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dreaming is an 8.5 metre tall, 2.5-tonne sculpture by Jaume Plensa, colloquially known as "Lucia".[1] It was installed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2020.[2][3][4]
| Dreaming | |
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The sculpture in 2023 | |
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| Artist | Jaume Plensa |
| Year | 2020 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 43°38′58.5″N 79°22′59.6″W | |
Description
The sculpture depicts the elongated face of a young woman with her eyes closed in a meditative expression. It stands 8.5 metres tall and is cast from polyester resin mixed with marble dust, giving the work a smooth, white finish.[5] The simplified form and vertical compression are characteristic of Plensa’s large portrait heads, which are designed to evoke introspection and calm. When viewed from different angles, the proportions create a subtle optical effect that alters the viewer’s perception of depth.[6]
Commission and installation
The piece was commissioned by Oxford Properties as part of the redevelopment of the Richmond-Adelaide Centre and installed in October 2020.[7] The sculpture sits in a public plaza overlooking Adelaide Street West and serves as a focal point within Toronto’s Financial District.
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