Dreaming (sculpture)

Dreaming is an 8.5 metre tall, 2.5-tonne sculpture by Jaume Plensa, colloquially known as "Lucia",[1] installed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[2][3][4] Crafted in 2017 and installed in 2020, this artwork is part of Plensa’s series of large-scale sculptures featuring serene and contemplative faces.

Like many of Jaume Plensa’s sculptures, Dreaming creates an intriguing optical illusion that gives the impression of Lucia's eyes following you as you move past it.

The closed eyes and serene expression of the sculpture are crafted to give the illusion of movement and engagement with the viewer, despite being a static object.

As you walk past, the symmetry interacts with the changing perspective, making it seem like the face is subtly shifting to follow your movements.