The Awakening MD
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Description: The Awakening sculpture, located at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, is a dramatic and iconic public art installation created by artist J. Seward Johnson Jr. This massive sculpture, originally installed at Hains Point in Washington, D.C. in 1980, depicts a giant emerging from the ground, with five separate pieces representing a head, an arm, a hand, a bent knee, and a foot. The aluminum sculpture, spanning over 70 feet across, creates the illusion of a colossal figure struggling to free himself from the earth, offering a powerful visual experience. Since its relocation to National Harbor in 2008, The Awakening has become a popular attraction, drawing visitors who marvel at its size and artistic impact. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Potomac River, the sculpture invites interaction, as visitors often climb and pose with its giant limbs, making it a dynamic and engaging piece of art in the community.