Cloud Embrace was inspired by Oklahoma City’s incredible skies which frequently feature clouds that form a canvas for light and color. The ever-changing sky is also an apt metaphor for how the OKC community has been shaped over time and continues to evolve. In the same way that water molecules gather in the air to form clouds, we hope people will gather around this artpiece and make it their own through interaction, memories, and photographs.

 

Cloud Embrace is designed to fit groups of people inside, encouraging dynamic moments and photo opportunities. Multi-colored panels cast shadows within the piece and around the plaza, while color-changing LED lighting creates a fun, safe and immersive environment at night.

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Date: 

2026

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Location: 

Bricktown District, Oklahoma City, OK​

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Dimensions:

39’-3-5/8” long x 22’-3-1/2” high x 8’-5/8” deep

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Medium: 

Steel, paint, dichroic acrylic windows, LED lighting system

 

Artists:

Joseph O’Connell + Creative Machines