Wheeling Through Time: The Navigating Oeuvre of Portland's Old Town - A 1994

Driver's Seat, a steel marvel from 1994, graces the stage in Portland, Oregon's Old Town Chinatown. It's not just an aesthetician's delight - it's a philosophical 'I', a watchful 'eye', a whispering guide urging you to take charge, lead the city, and make history. Standing proud at 10 feet high and 27 feet long, this piece features a hidden wheel and seat cleverly disguised as an iris, giving it an ethereal touch. Perched for all to see at Portland Union Station, this installation is a real-life drama, sponsored by Portland's Percent for Art program. The twist? You're the star, the spectator morphs into the driver, the city becomes the stage. Don Merkt, the sculptor, attaches a deeper meaning to this piece - it's about taking charge, embracing responsibility, and sailing through the decades with the city as your playground.

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