A striking new piece of art now stands near Interstate 89 in South Burlington. The sculpture, aptly named “That Place in the Stars,” is situated next to OnLogic headquarters at Technology Park, not far from the well-known Whales’ Tails landmark. Christopher Curtis of Duxbury installed his 24-foot-tall sculpture Wednesday.
The massive stainless-steel artwork features a swooping, 24-foot high spire bisected by a 21-foot wide arch anchoring it to the ground. The sculpture was in three pieces, weighing roughly 2,700 pounds total, so the job took a lot of care and precision using Curtis’ specialized truck and lift. “The title of it is ‘That Place in the Stars,'” Curtis said in an interview.
“This is aspirational and it’s uplifting, and I thought the title was fitting to kind of lift our spirits and look for something a little bit higher and brighter.”
The artist and the industrial computer company both said they hope people who use the walking trails in Tech Park will enjoy checking out the artwork. It is expected to sit next to OnLogic, not far from the interstate, until spring.
New sculpture near OnLogic headquarters
“It’s kind of a gift to people to let them see something that’s hopefully joyful,” Curtis said. “So that’s my intention and a lot of people take pleasure in it.”
The artist said taking photos of his work is certainly welcome, and he actually encouraged people to touch his sculpture when they’re checking it out. Curtis said he considers it a point of pride to have “That Place in the Stars” sit so close to the famous Whales Tails on 89 North.
The new sculpture is just north of the tails. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host this wonderful piece of art at our new site,” Roland Groeneveld, executive chair of OnLogic, said in a statement. “We hope visitors using the Technology Park walking trails have the opportunity to experience this beautiful sculpture for themselves.”
Curtis expressed his excitement about having his sculpture near the “Whales Tails,” another public sculpture he has admired for years.
“I hope ‘That Place in the Stars’ invites viewers to contemplate the sky, embodying themes of wonder and exploration,” he said. The artist emphasized the significance of public art in fostering community spirit through shared experiences. “That Place in the Stars” will be on display through the spring, inviting passersby to take a moment and enjoy its beauty.