If you drop by the Cleveland Public Library to get lost in a book, you may find reprieve from modern life outside the library’s walls, thanks to a giant reading nest custom designed by New York artist Mark Reigelman and LAND Studio.
The installation is the fourth in a series, called “See Also,” which brings public art to the library’s Eastman Reading Garden. It will be in place through October 18.
The whirlwind of 10,000 palette boards and two-by-fours comprise a roost 13 feet tall and 36 feet across, reinforced with steel cable. Made from reclaimed wood from industrial sites in the Cleveland area, the nest creates an intimate, sheltered environment for reading or for staring at the perfectly framed sky.
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New York Artist Mark Reigelman
To make this structure, Reigelman used over 40,000 nails and painted the pieces of lumber a golden color to give them a precious appearance. This wooden sculpture is a tribute to the tree of enlightenment and the sharing of knowledge, which is fitting considering that it is placed outside the Cleveland Public Library.
The interior of the retreat is a peaceful, quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of Ohio's streets. The only thing this perfect reading spot seems to be missing is seating. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleveland-public-library