I had work meetings to go to in Southern California, and flew out of the Oakland Airport late last week. I have seen art exhibits in airports before, but this one, in the Southwest Airline terminal, is a permanent window/glass mural by Oakland artist, Hung Liu. The work of art is called “Going Away, Coming Home”.
Professor Liu’s works have deliberate washes of color that drip and stain the canvas.
I love the alignment in this photo of the painted wing, with the wing of the airplane that can barely be seen through the window on the right in the photo above, and on the left in the photo below
Public Art @Oak states that 80 red-crowned cranes incorporated into the glass panels were selected by the artist specifically as symbols of blessings and safe travel.
There is a quote from the I Ching on the wall plaque descriptor of the artist and her work: “There is nothing that involves only going without returning. It is the nature of Heaven and Earth. When there is going, there also must be returning”.
Very cool. Love your last sentence.
Thanks. I was entranced with the paintings. The I Ching quote is perfect for this work of art.
you’ve got a great eye – keep it up!!
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your stopping to give me a compliment.
Preciosas fotos y qué aeropuerto tan artístico debe ser todo un placer que haya un poco de retraso
Gracias Jose. Una sorpresa que un aeropuerto tendra este nivel de arte, verdad? Deberas que con esto, no le hace si hay un retraso!
Absolutely amazing. What a talented artist. Thanks for sharing this incredible art. I bet it was stunning in person.
I was happy to share this art and artist. She also has photography pieces, two were on display. It was incredible to see this work of art….and in an airport terminal no less!
Public art. The more the better and a worthwhile expenditure of public money. This is an example illustrating that.
Yes indeed! Artists just have to get past the public shool stage of life to get possible grants, etc for public art projects. The schools here in California mostly don’t provide art classes anymore (not seen as important in the funding scheme of things in the public school system). But seeing something like this warms my heart.
Very impressive
Yes. I don’t know how renowned the artist is, but it seems that there are always local gems to be found. Thanks.
This seems to be a very impressive exhibition and wall art for the traveler. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Definitely my pleasure Shimon. I love that airports do this. I’ll have another soon from the airport in Southern California.
beautiful images. I’m going to San Francisco in January, I may even fly in to Oakland airport just to check this out. Thanks!
Thanks! I don’t think you’d be disappointed. I took initial photos, walked on and had a coffee, still had time before my flight and went back to look at it again. Really captivating with just a hint of reality (airplanes) behind the windows.
Oh, and by the way, it is in Terminal 2 past security check
Awesome. Thank you!
welcome.