Inside Oculus in Black and White
by Elvira Peretsman
Title
Inside Oculus in Black and White
Artist
Elvira Peretsman
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
The Oculus, a lower Manhattan striking architectural landmark, is the centerpiece of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub (a terminal of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson system). Designed by famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, this luminous space is intended to resemble “a bird flying from the hands of a child,” bringing a sense of hope to a site of tragedy.
The 335-foot-long retractable skylight fills the space with sunbeams on sunny days. Every September 11, at exactly 10:28 a.m. (the same time that the North Tower fell during the attack back in 2001) the skylight opens and the sunlight projects on the floor below a long strip of illumination that is called the ‘Way of Light.’ Symbolizing the light that continues to shine through after the darkness of the tragedy, the Oculus opening allows light to fill the massive space as a memorial to the attacks on the twin towers.
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Honored to have this photo featured in the Fine Art America groups:
- Simply White Gallery
- New York - New York
- ABC Group
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This photograph is available in different sizes and can be printed using a variety of materials. Besides museum-quality prints for your walls, this image can be used to create unique home décor items and other products. All purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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This photograph is copyrighted and owned by the artist, Elvira Peretsman. All rights reserved. The image may not be copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without written permission of Elvira Peretsman. You can share a link to this image, as long as it directs back to Elvira's work.
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Tags: world trade center, oculus, wtc, santiago calatrava, skylight, new york, nyc, port authority, westfield, black and white, pattern, architecture, architect, america, usa, manhattan, b&w, black & white, white, inside, building, design, futuristic, modern, interior, september 11, memorial
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January 27th, 2020
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Comments (10)
Elvira Peretsman
Thank you very much for featuring "Inside Oculus in Black and White" in the Simply White Gallery group on 7/12/2022!
Linda MacFarland
07/12/2022 Congratulations Elvira. 'Inside Oculus in Black and White' has been selected as a feature photograph in the SIMPLY WHITE GALLERY' Thank You!
Elvira Peretsman
Thank you very much for featuring "Inside Oculus in Black and White" in the New York - New York group on 3/10/2021!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group's from our M IS FOR MONOCHROME themed week - FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2 . You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.
Kay Brewer
Isn't the Oculus unbelievable? Wow! Great capture! Voted your entry in the I Is For Inside contest. l/f
Elvira Peretsman replied:
Thank you so much, Kay! Appreciate your vote and your comment. The Oculus is absolutely amazing, I agree. One of a kind.