Oshun and maize on the Andy Warhol Bridge
On the Andy Warhol Bridge, which is named after the renowned artist, yellows and greens were used to represent Oshun, the goddess of beauty, art, and luxury. Those colors and the upward movement of the lights also mimicked the gorgeous growth of maize plants.
On View: November 23, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Allegheny County, with support from Shiftworks Community + Public Arts, commissioned artists Marques Redd, Mikael Owunna, and Rainbow Serpent to highlight the iconic Pittsburgh bridges with a light show. The Rachel Carson, Andy Warhol, and Roberto Clemente Bridges, known as the Sister Bridges, displayed their work The Three Sisters from November 23, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
To many indigenous cultures across North and Central America, the Three Sisters refers to their main crops of squash, maize (corn), and beans, which flourish when grown in close proximity. Across the globe from Nigeria to Brazil and Cuba, the three sisters are associated with the Yoruba goddesses Oya, Oshun, and Yemaya. The Three Sisters fuses these narratives, with each bridge representing one crop and one goddess. This dynamic light installation was 15 minutes long, and it ran on loop from sunset to midnight each night.
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Music: Oxun · Oriki
Chants et rythmes du Candomblé