The Hand
1325 East-west Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
CATEGORIES: Public Art in Silver Spring | Public Art
Ray Kaskey worked with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials to create a sculpture that would reflect their mission. From early on, Kaskey conceived of a monumental work that would dominate the space in a dramatic way and envisioned the "Hand of NOAA"; the doves turned into the seagulls that are part of the agency's logo. The large bronze hand reaches its fingers toward the atmosphere releasing seagulls to the ocean, continuing the agency's mission of recording and protecting the environment.
Nearby Restaurants & Dining:
- Caribou Coffee (347 feet NW)
- Mamma Lucia (371 feet W)
- Crisp & Juicy (374 feet NW)
- Oriental East (417 feet W)
- Sun Spot Cafe & Del. (428 feet SE)
- Pomegranate Cafe (616 feet SE)
Nearby Shopping and Services:
- Silver Spring Metro Center (60 feet N)
- Alterations VIP Repairs (62 feet SE)
- VIP World Cleaners (62 feet SE)
Nearby Parking:
- NOAA Building Garage (Garage 58) (75 feet NE)
- Bonifant-Dixon (Garage 5/55) (829 feet NE)
Nearby VanGo Stops:
- VanGo: East West Hwy @ NOAA [METRO] (464 feet NW)
- VanGo: East West Hwy @ Blair East Apts (485 feet SE)
Nearby Public Transportation:
- Silver Spring Metro Station (554 feet N)