Exterior Sculpture
The Fitzgerald of Palisades
“Balance of Time” Artist, Zachary Oxman (c) 2025
Rising at the heart of The Fitzgerald at Palisades, this stainless-steel sculpture is a bold yet graceful homage to the literary grandeur and timeless elegance embodied by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Perched delicately atop a perfect arch, the stylized figure exudes the energy and fluidity of movement.
Echoing the Art Deco aesthetic, the satin form glistens in the natural light, mirroring both the modern refinement of The Fitzgerald and the opulent nostalgia of Fitzgerald’s world. The figure’s poised stance captures the delicate balance between aspiration and recklessness, progress and nostalgia, much like the characters in The Great Gatsby.
Positioned within a lushly landscaped courtyard, the sculpture becomes a living beacon of inspiration for residents and passersby alike. It is a moment frozen in motion, inviting contemplation from the grand floor dining rooms and lounges, as well as from the pedestrians and vehicles coursing along MacArthur Boulevard.
Just as Fitzgerald’s prose reflected the era’s dynamism and elegance, this sculpture embodies the poetic intersection of art and architecture, a shining symbol of balance, beauty, and timeless sophistication in one of Washington D.C.’s most coveted enclaves.
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