Raymond Kaskey's Portlandia

Origin
Portlandia is a sculpture by Raymond Kaskey located above the entrance of the Portland Building in downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States, after the Statue of Liberty, standing over 30 feet tall. Based upon the city seal, it features a robed woman holding a trident in the left hand and reaching down with the right hand. Unlike many public artworks, Portlandia’s image can only be reproduced or used with the written consent of Kaskey, which he maintains as intellectual property.

Effects
The statue gains complete control over the movements of water within a city. From minute droplets of dew to entire stretches of sewage and drinking lines, every particle of water can be controlled by “Potus”. (She was not overly fond of the nicknames “Ports” or “Porty”.) This moniker suits her as she behaves like a controlling master. If the movement of water is to her dissatisfaction, she will reroute its course even if it may cause damage. She also relishes in staying out of the limelight and has the unwelcoming and downright rude habit of quietly drowning gawkers, admirers and imitators when within the city.