Checking Out Ventana al Pacifico: Manuel Neri's Window to the Pac

Back in 1989, Manuel Neri created Ventana al Pacifico, a stunning piece of outdoor art that's been winning hearts of Portland locals and tourists alike. This masterpiece is parked on the grounds of the Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse, beside the intersection of Southwest 6th and Southwest Main Street - perfect for a quick stop. It was commissioned under the Art-in-Architecture Program by the General Services Administration in 1987, and made its debut in April 1989.

The Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program called it 'well maintained' in October 1993. Standing about 2.5 meters tall, roughly 1.9 meters wide, and 0.76 meters deep, the Smithsonian Institution classifies it as an abstract relief. The artwork features a female figure emerging from the stone on the east side, and two androgynous figures on the west, facing each other. A charming plaque, inscribed with Manuel Neri's 1989 dedication, has been accompanying this artwork for the past three decades.

Ventana al Pacifico stands tall as a cultural landmark in Portland, inviting viewers to take a moment and appreciate the beauty and mystery of this remarkable artwork.

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