A whimsical piece of sculpture by artist - Yayoi Kusama - is taking joggers and strollers alike by surprise on the park trail just beyond the flats in Beverly Hills.
Entitled - "Hymn of Life, Tulips" - the bold sprightly-colored three-dimensional work in-the-round instantaneously delights when it reaches out from the distance as you happen upon it.
The eye-catching "Hymn" is crafted in fiberglass, ceramic tile, and steel.
In my mind's eye, Kusama's work is much more appealing that the "Man without a head" down a-ways at another intersection street.
And, is much more aesthetically-pleasing than the dismal "Drummer", by sculptor Barry Flannigan (Beverly Drive & Santa Monica Boulevards).
At last, someone with taste has taken charge of acquisitions in the tony enclave - the end result being - that a significant contribution to the cultural experience in the park for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
"Hymn" is the first public outdoor sculpture in the United States by the renowned Japanese artist.
Although polka-dots have become her trademark, the artist often experiments with other mediums as well.
Her collages and soft sculptures are stand-outs, in particular!
A recipient of the "Order of the Rising Sun", Yayoi labels herself an "obsessive" artist.
Fortunately; otherwise, "Tulips" may not have seen the light of day in the well-manicured gardens of Beverly Hills.
Moment of Regeneration
Hymn of Life, Tulips