Monday, August 10, 2015

Musical Phoenix Bird



This depiction of the Phoenix Bird might take a little imagination from some people.

This one can be found in the entrance courtyard to the Musical Instrument Museum and  it therefore, has a bit of musical instrument theme to it.



























This sculpture was created by Louis Halleux, Belgian sculptor.  He named the piece appropriately enough "Phoenix".

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

It certainly looks like it's 'rising'!

Mersad said...

Very unusual but also makes you look at it for a long time. I find it interesting. If you like you can link up with the "Through My Lens" meme as well. Link is below.

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Steve Reed said...

But does it make a sound?!

Karl said...

An impressive sculpture !
Can this big Musical Instrument be played ?

Birdman said...

If I ever make it to P- seems like a place I'd like to visit. The sculptures are enticing.

Halcyon said...

I like the second view better. It's quite an interesting sculpture!

RedPat said...

I like the piece but probably wouldn't have thought of a phoenix. ;-))

Thérèse said...

So powerful! I like this sculpture.Not easy to photograph, you did a good job.

cieldequimper said...

Oh it's wonderful!

Catalyst said...

In this day and age, it might be titled "Hands up. Don't shoot."

Kathy said...

It's a good thing you told us what it was because I don't think I would have ever figured out that it was the Phoenix. I see it as a good piece of art to be displayed at the musical instrument museum but ... I suppose I just like more traditional stuff!

William Kendall said...

After a moment, the look of a phoenix is there.

Judy said...

I can kind of see it...a little. But I do like it.

Kate said...

Very ingenious. The second photo show the musically connection more clearly

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

An interesting and powerful sculpture.

A Colorful World said...

Wonderful sculpture! Very interesting.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh I agree totally with Ciel, it's such a delightful and imaginative interpretation Sharon, couldn't be more perfect for it's location.

Jack said...

It looks like it was designed to be played. I wonder if it can be played.