Sunday, December 12, 2021

12 December 2021 Santiago Chile: Sculptures

 


We have passed this sculpture park a dozen times on this trip alone, so today we decided that it was time to visit.  The sculptures are mostly by Chilean artists and the park runs along the Mapocho River and is accessible from all directions by two different bridges.  We saw sculptures, lovers, dogs and frolicking children.  There was what appeared to be a fish farm mock up inside the entrance building and all the other sculptures were outside.  We strolled along the path dodging a pair of territorial boxers.  When we were done we decided to walk the rest of the way back.


Welcome to the Escultura Park
 

Fish farming with tiny little fish


Handy with the woodworking


Fun piece that was put together without screws


It was put together with various dowels and wooden tenons


The Aracariau tree also known as the Monkey Puzzle Tree.  It was named by a botanist who said climbing this tree would be a puzzle even for a monkey


Headless Angel


Huge base on this tree


The Gran Torre tower is in the background


Similar to a Gate in Japan


Some of the details


A bit two faced


A giant needle and thread


His name is Bob, Plum Bob that is


Strong arms


I guess its obvious that this was my favorite


Hang in there buddy


Dali-esque 


With a mask held up y a bird


Two can play that game


Metal with Rivets


A big pill to swallow


Electric and eclectic


Cool rock placement around a pond


Not for walking on


Baby head


Behind the bull is a seating area for the stage that was set up


A cool juxtaposition of iron and stones


All that is missing is two lamp shades