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The sculpture abstractly depicts a blue elastic band, a plastic, red propeller that is turned by the wind, and wheels that move up and down in a short distance. Parts resembling an airplane wing, fuselage and tail are painted to resemble balsa wood. The base of the sculpture looks like a structure that a model airplane would be placed on. A plaque with the sculpture's name, resembling a sticker, is placed on the base. It is 35 ft (11 m) tall and mostly made of stainless steel.The sculpture is located at the Georgia Street entrance at the northeast side of Stanley Park. The site was previously used as a planter.The sculpture makes reference to El Lissitzky's artistic style of Proun and Caro's metal sculptures.This was the third permanent sculpture that Graham has created for the city of Vancouver.
Vancouver balsa Stanley Park El Lissitzky Georgia Street