Los Angeles, California: Scrap Parts Eco-Kinetic Man
Sculptor Charles Dickson's 2009 15-ft. tall human figure made of recycled junk, "Wishing On A Star" funnels rain water and turns in the wind.
California African-American Museum
- Address:
- 600 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- California African-American Museum, Exposition Park. In front of the museum.
- Hours:
- Statue visible outside museum. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 213-744-7432
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Recycled Metal Man Created by African Diaspora sculptor Charles Dickson, "Wishing On A Star" is a sculpture made of all recycled materials. There are everyday objects, including a Dell computer, carburetor, a funnel, socket wrenches and rebar. Located in front of the California African American Museum in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. [MattandKasey, 01/01/2012][RA: A plaque explains that the 15-ft tall 2009 work is an "eco-kinetic solar sculpture" that moves in the wind and collects and funnels rainwater.]
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