First In Flight Kinetic Sculpture - Charlotte, NC, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lightnin Bug
N 35° 13.223 W 080° 56.638
17S E 505099 N 3897484
A whimsical kinetic sculpture of airplanes, zeppelins, and other first of kind flying machines in the main terminal of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Waymark Code: WM57MR
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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In the center of the Main Atrium you'll encounter a piece of artwork titled First in Flight, hanging appropriately enough over the First in Flight bar. The whimsical kinetic sculpture by artist George Greenamyer incorporates gears, model airplanes, mythological images, a clock, and even a paper airplane made out of the letter commissioning the artwork.

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Title: First In Flight

Artist: George Greenamyer

Placement Date: 1997

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Type of Object: Kinetic Air Flight Sculpure

Location: Main Atrium of Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Material: Painted aluminum planes and forged, fabricated, painted steel figures
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