How does this artwork elucidate its Reception?
Bored Panda put the sculpture at number 12 on their list of "42 of the Most Amazing Sculptures in the World". The Huffington Post called it an "M. C. Escher drawing in real life". Christchurch City Council member Phil Clearwater has said the sculpture is a "peaceful, reflective artwork". Pinar Noota from My Modern Met has referred to it as a "stairway to heaven". In 2019 Architectural Digest included it their 38 most fascinating sculptures.The sculpture killed two birds after being installed at the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. The animals flew into the end of the sculpture, impaling themselves. Councillor Tim Scandrett called the artwork "a poisoned chalice", citing the expense of maintenance. Community principal advisor, Brent Smith, stated that the cost of maintenance of the sculpture took funds away from other projects.
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