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Greening, Charles,
Abstract
Object -- Flower
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Mosaic
Relief
Sculpture
The Tulip Tree (a sidewalk mosaic), (sculpture).
Artist:
Greening
,
Charles
,
1949-
,
sculptor
.
Title:
The Tulip Tree (a sidewalk mosaic), (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Dates:
1987.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Concrete, ceramic tile, found objects including marbles, dice, fork, coins, car hood ornament, camera lens, glass, crockery, shell, glass beads, buttons and pins.
Dimensions:
Approx.: W. 17 ft. x D. 15 ft.
Inscription:
(Around outer edges of flower shape:) LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA (On outer edge of mosaic:) E ALOHA (On outer edge of mosaic:) 16th AVE E unsigned
Description:
Sidewalk mosaic with several different sections of colored, textured concrete forming a six-petal flower at the center. The sidewalk is inlaid with broken and whole ceramic tiles and various personal and household items.
Subject:
Abstract
Object -- Flower
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle
Mosaic
Relief
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Seattle, Seattle Arts Commission, 312 1st Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109
Located Southwest corner of 16th Avenue East & Aloha, Seattle, Washington
Remarks:
The mosaic was commissioned by residents of PRAG house to repair a sidewalk damaged by tree roots, and to save the tree whose roots were causing the problem. Members of the house donated items for the mosaic.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995.
Rupp, James, "Art in Seattle's Public Places", Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 151.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS WA000534
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