Skylight of Oculus

by Elvira Peretsman

Title

Skylight of Oculus

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
- Vertical Images
- Just Perfect
- Art District
- Camera Art

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This image 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 image 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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