Janet Echelman
Sculptor | Weaving Extraordinary Architectural Sculptures
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Janet Echelman is a sculptor who creates monumental, interactive sculpture installations that transform public spaces. Her art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Echelman's work is driven by a deep fascination with the movement of air, water, and light. Her site-specific installations expand the traditional boundaries of sculpture by seamlessly integrating with their environment.
Echelman's visionary approach has earned her accolades including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Aspen Institute Crown Fellowship. Her keynotes inspire audiences to see the extraordinary in the ordinary and expand their creative vision.
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Taking imagination seriously
Janet Echelman found her true voice as an artist when her paints went missing -- which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material. Now she makes billowing, flowing, building-sized sculpture with a surprisingly geeky edge. A transporting 10 minutes of pure creativity.
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