Wind Sculpture
Artist: Yinka Shonibare

The Wind Sculpture expresses the desire of harnessing motion and freezing it in a moment of time. Painted in a Dutch wax batik pattern, the work manifests itself as a large 3D piece of fabric that appears to be captured in a gust of wind.

Standing at about 26 feet tall, the sculpture emerges from a shallow pool of water. During the summer months, the pool is intended as a site where children and families can play and interact. During the winter months, in the absence of water, the granite base will continue to reflect the sculptural form, creating a place of stillness and contemplation for all. The artwork is painted in a bespoke pattern featuring Omaha’s historical narrative in the trademark style of a batik textile.

The vibrancy of the color and pattern not only acts as a visual beacon on The RiverFront, but as a meeting point for families from the local communities to come together and engage with one another.