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Wind Leaves is an environmental sculpture currently located in front of Discovery World at Milwaukee's Pier Wisconsin. The piece was paid for by an anonymous donor, and was originally designed to be placed near a grove of trees in Veteran's Park, an area north of its current location. Kahn envisioned the sculpture as a "forest of vertical elements" paying tribute to Milwaukee's big trees. Once the donor asked for the location to be changed closer to the water, the design concept changed to reflect its new surroundings. Kahn thus envisioned the present work, which is meant to "create the impression of being surrounded by a field of wind." "This sculpture works on many levels. First, it can be seen from a far, sparkling against the lake and the new museum's white geometry. It draws us to it. Up close, the experience is powerful but not obtrusive. You can sit in the park and relax, while at the same time enjoy the movement of the shapes as the wind pushes them around."
Milwaukee Discovery World