Look just ahead, right in front of the Rowan Hotel, for a tall, shimmering stainless steel sculpture of a seated woman, appearing almost like she’s materializing from thin air-catch it at the right angle and she’ll reveal herself!
Alright, take a good look-this isn’t just any statue; it’s “Isabelle,” created by the German artist Julian Voss-Andreae. Standing a dramatic 90 inches tall and spanning 9 feet in diameter, Isabelle isn’t shy about making an impression. But here’s the magic: you’ll notice her shape is crystal clear from certain spots, but as you circle around, she seems to vanish into thin air. It’s like art’s version of peekaboo, except much classier and with no toddlers involved! By day, the sun skips across her sleek, stainless steel ribs. By night, internal LED lights make her glow with an inner mystery, as if she’s holding onto some secret about Palm Springs that only the truly observant can guess. When the Los Angeles Times calls her a “marvel only visible from certain angles,” they aren’t kidding-you’ll find yourself walking in circles to catch all her surprising views. Unveiled in 2018, right outside this bustling hotel, Isabelle now plays a silent yet stunning host to visitors, offering each of you a different face, no matter how many times you return. Now, go ahead-see what secrets she’ll whisper to you!
