"The view from a pier is normally that of water, but at the site of Marc Fornes' new sculpture Pier 865, visitors enjoy a panoramic vantage point over the tree canopy of a historical Knoxville park. Like its namesake structure, the sculpture commissioned by the City of Knoxville joins two worlds, bridging the Old Town neighborhood and theater district, inviting passers-by to walk out to the pier's end and engage in a moment of reflection and observation."
"Pier 865 also invites larger groups of people to linger: one of the cantilevered wings creates a shaded stage for small gatherings and public performances."
Pier 865 transforms a traditional waterfront pier vantage into a panoramic overlook above the tree canopy of a historic Knoxville park. The installation physically and symbolically bridges the Old Town neighborhood and the theater district, creating a pedestrian pathway that extends to a contemplative pier end. One cantilevered wing forms a shaded stage designed to accommodate small gatherings and public performances. The design encourages both solitary reflection and group interaction, inviting passers-by to pause, observe, and engage with the park and surrounding urban context.
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