BAINBRIDGE BETHESDA PEDESTRIAN PLAZA ART UNVEILED - WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? (PHOTOS)

The mesh artworks along the Bainbridge Bethesda pedestrian plaza are now being revealed (although I've given you a few sneak peeks at them on here over the last few months). But what do they all mean?

Artist Dan Steinhilber, and Alexandria landscape architecture firm Parker Rodriguez, designed the 4 mesh panels from chain-link material, to give animation to the pedestrian's journey through the passage between St. Elmo and Fairmont Avenues. As one walks down the plaza, a wavelike effect is generated. But it was also designed for still observation, as well. Hence the furniture along the plaza, placed to attract the public to sit and relax, while taking in the artwork.

Multi-colored vinyl webbing is woven into the steel mesh, and is meant to create an engaging color display under the lighting after dark. Stringed bulbs above, and live bamboo between the 4 installations, are intended to heighten the effects, the latter a natural contrast with the manmade art.

Take a walk through and check it out. You may want to view it at night before reaching a final verdict.