Dual Nature

Inside Dual Nature
Photo: Faraon Bush

Dual Nature, by artist Kate Raudenbush, is the most recent installation art work that has been brought from Burning Man to be shared with the city of Reno.  Forming a complete circle, this sculpture is made of metal rods and planks.  Standing outside the sculpture, you can see the shape the planks make as they are slanted one a little more than the next.  Standing inside the sculpture however, is where the true magic of this work of art lies.  Inside of the sculpture the planks are a reflective red surface meant to represent blood as the entire sculpture as a whole represents human DNA.  The red planks reflect back on the viewer their world around them so as to show them their connection to the people in their surroundings.  Kate's sculpture is a beautiful influence on the environment of Downtown Reno and does a great job of reminding everyone that we are all made of the same fiber.  

Dual Nature can be located on the river in downtown just off of Virgina street right next to the Wild River Grille at 17 S. Virginia St.  The installation is made possible by The City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission and the BRAF.