Gnomon, (sculpture).

Gnomon, (sculpture).

Jagger, Gillian, 1930- , sculptor.

Gnomon, (sculpture).

Dedicated autumn 1993.

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Sculpture: limestone; Base: concrete.

Approx. 11 ft. x 5 ft. x 18 in.

Solstice aligned sculpture is comprised of four triangular forms, to complement the triangular shaped field house where it is sited. One pair of stones is placed vertically side by side with the points up. The negative space between them forms a "V." The inside edges are smooth and the rest is rough-hewn. The other pair is placed horizontally and form a sort of "hour hand" which points to the "V," which is where the sun sets on the winter solstice. These horizontal forms serve a benches.

Abstract -- Geometric

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Suffern

Administered by Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York

Located Rockland Community College, In front of Eugene Levy Field House, Suffern, New York

The sculpture was installed through the Rockland County Percent for Art law, which is administered by the Art in Public Places Committee.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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