WASHINGTON — Have you been to a Nationals home game, looked at the D.C. skyline and wondered what’s up with that crescent moon dangling from a crane?
Here’s the answer to your question.
JBG Smith Properties, the Chevy Chase, Maryland-based real estate trust, has brought back its public art installation entitled, “The Moon Over West Half Street.” It was part of a mural initiative about four years ago, and this week the company is challenging the MLB All-Stars assembled at Nats Park for the All-Star Game to aim for the moon with the hashtag, #HitItToTheMoon.
It’s. Coming. Back. High in the sky in left field of our nation’s capital – just in time for the @MLB @AllStarGame… #MoonOverWestHalf #HitItToTheMoon pic.twitter.com/fHSWmWXRGc
— JBG SMITH (@jbgsmith) July 13, 2018
In addition, the company has provided answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the moon:
Who created it?
• Custom Prop Shop, LLC in Los Angeles.
What is it made of?
• The moon has a flat center steel plate that is 1/4 inch thick, and the outer shell is made of semi-translucent fiberglass. The lights are LED and are operated remotely from a smart phone, tablet or computer.
How big is it?
• The 10-foot tall moon is approximately 10 inches thick, 2.5 feet wide and weighs roughly 250 pounds.
What was the inspiration?
• It started with Brian Coulter, Co-Chief Development Officer at JBG SMITH, who wanted to bring art to the skyline in the D.C. metro area while showcasing for JBG SMITH’s personality and commitment to ingenuity in the DC community.
