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Symbiotic Benches
2010
JIM HIRSCHFIELD AND SONIA ISHII (AMERICAN)
Granite
Physicians Medical Pavilion
Symbiotic Benches is a work in two parts that tells the story of
the importance of relationships within a care-giving facility. The
two similar yet obviously separate benches are linked through
form and imagery. The connection extends across the surface of
each bench with their flowing water and lotus designs. Flowing
water symbolizes the potentialities of life and healing. The
river is a sign of ease, grace and fluidity. The lotus symbolizes
meditation, health, and beauty.
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