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"The Beckoning"

Maple Grove Enterprises has sandblasted and coated another Albert Paley sculpture: "The Beckoning". On March 18, 2008, the 85-foot sculpture was installed at National Harbor near Washington, DC.

"Color is quite a prominent component," says Albert Paley. "One of the main aspects of color is to solicit emotion." The sculpture features a mix of fiery reds, deep blues, dark purples, bright yellows and oranges. Paley said it symbolizes the enthusiasm surrounding the massive waterfront project.

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Albert Paley's cardboard model of the 85-foot steel sculpture.
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Albert Paley's sculpture "The Beckoning" in pieces at Maple Grove in Arcade before sandblasting and coating.

Cardboard model of Albert Paley's 85-foot steel sculpture "The Beckoning."

 

The sculpture in pieces at Maple Grove Enterprises before sandblasting and coating.

one sculpture piece after sandblasting
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sculpture piece after coating

One piece of the sculpture after sandblasting.

 

The same sculpture piece after coating.

Albert Paley applying highlighting to piece at Maple Grove
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some of the sculpture pieces being loaded and trucked to National Harbor

Albert Paley at our shop in Arcade highlighting the sculpture pieces.

 

 

Some of the sculpture pieces being loaded and trucked to National Harbor.

Albert Paley sculpture The Beckoning installed at National Harbor
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Albert Paley sculpture The Beckoning installed at National Harbor (photo by Jim Goetz)

The finished sculpture at National Harbor.

 

Another view of the finished sculpture.
(photo by Jim Goetz)

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