"Fluid Sails"
Public Art Water Sculpture

Project Details

• Location: Uman, Ukraine
• Client: National Dendrological Park “Sofiyivka”
• Completion Year: 2019
• Dimensions (H × L × W): 8 m × 7 m × 2.4 m

Client’s Task

To create a landmark art object for the park and recreation area that would:

• evoke the image of a sailing vessel gliding on water;
• remain captivating both during the day and at night;
• merge artistic aesthetics with the power of engineering;
• attract tourists and become a new symbol of the park.

Our Solution

• Concept and form. A sail-shaped sculpture with dynamic lines, evoking motion and lightness.
• Lighting design. 60 light sources create a striking silhouette at night, reflecting in the water and enhancing the illusion of sails.
• Engineering. Three pumps with a total capacity of 22.5 kW circulate 255 m³ of water per hour, stabilizing the structure and infusing it with vitality.
• Foundation. A robust metal base with flotation modules ensures stability and safe operation on water.
• Process. The project was completed in just 5 months — from concept and design to installation on the reservoir.

Result

• Fluid Sails became a new symbol of Sofiyivka Park, combining the elegance of art with the energy of water.
• The sculpture fascinates around the clock: by day — a striking art object, by night — a glowing beacon.
• The installation enhanced the park’s tourist appeal and became one of its key attractions.
• Thousands of photos and social media posts turned it into a powerful cultural and PR landmark for the region.

Fluid Sails by Skyform Studio — a voyage of imagination, where art and engineering create the living illusion of a sailing ship riding the waves.