Ever wonder what two giant steel L’s are doing dancing in the wind? You’re looking at Double L Excentric Gyratory. This isn’t just any sculpture. It’s a kinetic masterpiece by George Rickey. Double L Excentric Gyratory was crafted in 1982. It wasn’t always here in front of the San Francisco Main Library. It found its home here in 1997, thanks to a donation by Carl Djerassi. He’s known as the “father of the birth control pill”. Rickey didn’t start sculpting until his 50s. He lived a long life, passing away in 2002 at the age of 95. He belonged to the Kinetic Sculpture movement. The movement includes Alexander Calder, famous for his mobiles. Double L Excentric Gyratory is captivating. The two 18-foot L’s move unpredictably in the wind. Their movements are mesmerizing. The area around the sculpture can be lively. It sometimes attracts a diverse crowd of people. Don’t let that deter you from appreciating this unique piece of art. Double L Excentric Gyratory is a testament to Rickey’s ingenuity. It blends art and engineering in a playful dance with the wind.
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