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Jensen, Robert A.,
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids
Sculpture
Earth Loops, (sculpture).
Artist:
Jensen
,
Robert
A.,
1930-
,
sculptor
.
Title:
Earth Loops, (sculpture).
Dates:
1978.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Painted epoxy resin and fiberglass over polystyrene.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 6 ft.
Inscription:
R
Jensen
signed
Description:
An abstract sculpture depicting a series of huge curving loops that seem to emerge from the ground and snake up and down. Originally there were three loops, but one is now missing. The sculpture is constructed with epoxy resin and fiberglass over a polystyrene core, and is painted orange, yellow, and blue. The sculpture is designed for children to climb on and is installed in a playground area of the park.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids
Sculpture
Owner:
John Ball Memorial Park, Valley Street, N.W. & West Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Remarks:
This sculpture was the winner of the Playground Sculpture Competition for Festival '78. The image in the IAS image files shows only two of the three loops, but the original three loops appear in the Hendry publication.
References:
Hendry, Fay L., "Outdoor Sculpture in Grand Rapids," Okemos, Michigan: iota Press, 1980, pg. 100.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Hendry, Fay L., "Outdoor Sculpture in Grand Rapids," Okemos, Michigan: iota Press, 1980, pg. 100.
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 87750021
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Inventory of American Sculpture
87750021
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