Emit, (sculpture).

Emit, (sculpture).

Orr, Eric, 1939-1998, sculptor.

Emit, (sculpture).

Time, (sculpture).

Commissioned 1982. 1986.

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Sculpture: bronze; Foundation: concrete and rock.

Sculpture: approx. 16 ft. x 10 in. x 5 in.; Base: approx. W. 20 in. x D. 20 in.

A water sculpture consisting of two triangular bronze columns placed very close together. Water is pumped to the top and then slowly moves back down the piece in a continuous movement of water and light. The base is a rock basin which catches the running water and recirculates it. The title Emit is "Time" spelled backwards and, according to the artist, the piece alludes to the relationship between nature and water.

Abstract -- Geometric

Allegory -- Time

Allegory -- Other -- Nature

Allegory -- Element -- Water

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Sacramento

Administered by State of California, Employment Development Department, 1416 9th Street, Room 105, Sacramento, California 95814

Located State of California, Employment Development Department Annex, 8th & O Streets, Sculpture terrace, on roof of subterranean building, Sacramento, California

This piece was commissioned for $20,000 by the California Arts Council for the Art in Public Buildings Program. IAS files contain a contract data sheet from the California Arts Council.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, Sacramento survey, 1993.

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