Her Secret Is Patience

"Her Secret Is Patience" is a magnificent public art sculpture in Phoenix, created by artist Janet Echelman. During its construction, some referred to it as "Sky Bloom." This striking piece stands proudly in Civic Space Park and had a total cost of $2.5 million. Constructed from painted steel, polyester twine netting, and vibrant lights, the sculpture artistically mimics Arizona's clouds, swaying with the wind and changing colors with the seasons.

The creation of this masterpiece was a complex endeavor. Multiple factories and specialized firms across North America contributed to producing the intricate net layers and sturdy support towers. Renowned engineering firms such as Buro Happold, Peter Heppel Associates, and M3 Engineering played vital roles in realizing the design. The sculpture requires periodic maintenance every five years, with its first restoration taking place in 2014. The ongoing maintenance expenses and the economic implications of the sculpture have sparked some debate.