Liquid Curtain

Kinetic Art

Liquid Curtain

Concept for In and Outdoor, large glass and water sculpture for public fountains
and reflective pools.

Liquid Curtain is a kinetic stainless steel and tempered glass sculpture. It consists of two parallel Pagoda type gates. The pillars and the header for these Pagoda Gates are created from evenly spaced horizontal glass plates, which have a vertical stainless steel core.

From the mutual header for the two parallel Pagoda Gates a curtain of water (LIQUID CURTAIN) falls smoothly into the reflective pool below.

On approach you will only sees the two narrow front pillars of the two Pagoda type gates
and in the narrow space visible between them, he can see the narrow side of the descending LIQUID CURTAIN.

As you move towards the reflective pool, and view it from the side, you see the full side view of the Gates, and the LIQUID CURTAIN in its full width.

The Water Flow can be varied from a solid water curtain to just water drops falling gently from the bottom of the Pagoda Gate header.

The glass has uneven, hand-polished chamfered edges to add texture and interest. It can be colored or left clear, so that one can change the appearance with color-changing spotlights. The elegant and soothing flow of water make this an excellent choice for a luxury residence or condominium complex.

This is an almost SEE THROUGH type of large water sculpture, which does not obscure the vista behind it, and which offers the viewers a sense of discovery as they approach,- to see the impressive width of the entire sculpture.

Liquid Curtain can be fabricated out of different materials and the metal core can be painted in any color with long-lasting metallic automotive paint, to match the finishes of its surrounding. It can be custom sized from 6ft all the way to 18ft to match the space and reflective pool proportions.

With the use of RGB LEDs it is possible to move subtle color shifts and gradations upwards from the reflective pond, in essence creating a reverse, "bottom to top" LIGHT Fall which moves in the opposite direction of the water

Click on the images to learn more about each Liquid Curtain design.

For more information contact Ralfonso

	Liquid Curtain Here seen on approach - from the front only the two narrow front pillars of the two parallel Pagoda type gates, and the narrow side of the descending LIQUID CURTAIN. Click on Image to see it larger
	Here initial concept shown from the side. You see the stacked tempered glass plates which create the pillars and the top. In the center of each pillar you see the more narrow stainless steel core, which adds strength and interesting reflections in the glass plates. In the center you see the curtain of water descending - and being lit up at night Click on Image to see it larger
	Here initial concept shown from the side, with a straight Header, just as a very clean square gate, with water dripping from the the header. You can see the staggered glass plates which create the pillars and the header, -and inside the pillars the stainless steel narrow core. Click on Image to see it larger
	Here shown from the side. Click on Image to see it larger

This site was last updated 06/17/07