The Noguchi garden in Costa Mesa: CA Scenario

I had heard about the Noguchi garden in Costa Mesa for some time and finally had a chance to visit last month.  It's tucked away in a courtyard surrounded by skyscrapers and parking lots near South Coast Plaza and the Segerstrom Arts Center.

Isamu Noguchi was a Japanese American sculptor who experimented with such organic forms as wood, marble, and physical landscapes.  His work is minimal, abstract, and seems to exude peace and mystery at the same time.  I instantly felt calm entering the garden, and marveled at the lines of his work, and the interplay of man-made sculptures, trees, water, and stone.  His garden made me think about my previous post on minimalist sculptures.

I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area (I suggest going on a weekend or after business hours; I parked in a nearby lot by the TGIF restaurant for free):
611 Anton
Costa Mesa, CA 92626