The abstract statue depicts Talos, the giant man of bronze in Greek mythology who protected Crete from invaders.

[3] Talos is shown with three legs; other discernible body parts include a head, rib cage and hips.

[6] Furthmore, the agency offers the following description of Talos and the sculpture he inspired: He had one vein running from his neck to his ankle which flowed with lead, a sacred fluid believed to be the blood of the gods.

Rather than mimicking the monumentality of the character, Hansen invokes him though this vaguely human but altogether otherworldly creature that seems to take in its surroundings from three directions at once, acting as a guardian to those who pass by.

2 was completed during 1959–1977,[1][7] and was funded by TriMet as part of its Percent for Art program, as well as the United States Department of Transportation, for $10,000.

RACC's public art collection manager said, "We're very hopeful the statue can be repaired and returned to the Transit Mall in a few months.

"[6][11] Repairs included positioning five pieces, welding, and a chemical treatment, completed by Robert Krueger and welders from Art & Design Works over three months.