Ever wonder and wander around the outside of Safeway along Route 1 in Hyattsville and stop to take in this colorful, winding, glass sculpture right on the corner near Pollo Campero? Me, too!
Well, after enough wondering I decided to do a quick bit of research and learned that this beauty is a called “Ribbon of Life” by local sculptor Alan Binstock. I actually met Alan a while back at a Live Music Thursday event at Mt. Rainier’s Med Cafe. So cool to be living in an area where you’re chit-chatting away with local artists one day, then next you’re walking alongside one of their latest creations! 👏
According to this presser from the Hyattsville CDC, “‘Ribbon of Life'” …is a triple helix of stainless steel, with a matrix of UV and weather compatible resin, re-purposed tempered glass and an embedded welded wire, stainless steel grid. The genesis of Its design is the DNA helix: at once conjuring the essence of health-conscious living via life’s essential building blocks.”
Just learned of Alan’s passing today . Just wanted to honor him by saying he was an enlightened, creative funny soul who was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed by his art community, Hyattsville /Mt. Ranier neighbors, NASA colleagues and all others who were privileged to be touched by his presence. I will never forget the joy he spread, the beauty he left and the joy he experienced on this Earthy realm. May his spirit soar.
Thanks for taking the time to read about it, LREVS! I appreciate your comment! 🙂
So beautiful — and I'm embarrassed to say I haven't seen it. Thanks for telling us about Alan and his description of his stunning sculpture.