ANITA MARGRILL |  Author/Illustrator

MEMORIAL TO HARRY HOUDINI

 

ARTPark, Lewiston, NY  |  1987
 

Production: 76' diameter painted wood construction, with the tallest element a 30'6" high

Description: The wind-catcher is the tallest element and is oriented towards Niagara Falls, to catch Harry Houdini’s essence (Houdini had always wanted to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel). Seen from above, the work resembles a large constructivist drawing, inspired by Lissitsky. The walkways and decks, built diagonally across the amphitheater, are planned to encourage circulation through the piece and to inspire spontaneous park performances, as shown in the images.