The Zephyrometer ... #247

Perhaps its the fault of the English language ... or maybe the grammar ... or maybe it really is like this here!! Wellington is a coastal capital .. at the southern end of a small island somewhere in the South Pacific .. therefore it is highly probable that there will be wind. The english language loves alliteration and tongue twisters ... so I suppose it is natural to have word play with "W" .. as in Windy Wellington ... and fortunately if you like fresh air and streaky clouds, Wellington is the place for you.

"Windy Wellington" would still be the iconic phrase to describe the city. Hence the delightful "moving" interpretation of this with the Zephyrometer sculpture which measures the wind strength and direction. This photo is perhaps not typical as the Zephyrometer is only at a slight angle .. so enjoy the calm while you can.

Presented to the city in 2003, sponsored by Meridian Energy, and assisted by the Wellington City Council. This sculpture is the second kinetic work by Phil Price to be installed in Wellington. The dynamic mast-like structure graphically marks out the strength and direction of the prevailing wind with an elegant swaying motion. The shape, construction and movements of the sculpture are beautifully reflective of the site adjacent to the Evan’s Bay Marina.

"It is a giant-sized yet beautiful machine. Its gentle lurching will in its own way gauge the wind of Wellington. It is a type of free-form gauge with a considerable reliance on precision engineering, which I am enjoying because, as well as the work being a scientific concept, it is also a science to design and build. It is like any well-designed object where the beauty is derived through its need to function."

Phil Price: Zephyrometer Dimensions: H 33m, W variable
Location: Cnr Cobham Drive & Evans Bay Pde
Materials: Concrete,fibreglass, steel
Date of installation: 2003

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