Palacio de Bellas Artes

Last year when I went to Mexico City, I saw this amazing building. The Palace of Fine Arts.

Due to construction, I couldn't go inside, but on the side I noticed some interesting latticework over a window.

I snapped a photo because it caught my eye. What's this design with a crescent moon in it? It't a harp!! How clever!

When I got back home, I started sketching and figuring a way to replicate this elegant and minimal design. I changed it from four strings to five strings then I made each one have different lengths to rise towards the center.

Here’s the finished product! This is my piece for Paseo Arts Association’s Deck The Walls 4x4 Fundraiser. I consider this a prototype for a larger piece with a center design.