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Piet, John Frances,
Abstract
Cityscape
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Clinton Township
Sculpture
City with a Purpose, (sculpture).
Artist:
Piet
,
John
Frances
,
1946-
,
sculptor
.
Title:
City with a Purpose, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Cities with a Halo: City with a Purpose, (sculpture).
Dates:
1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Steel, painted black.
Dimensions:
Approx. 14 ft. x 38 in. x 51 in.
Inscription:
(On bottom edge:)
John
Piet
'91 signed
Description:
Abstract representation of city skyline, composed of rectangular forms with cut-out window shapes. Tallest form is encircled by halo at top.
Subject:
Abstract
Cityscape
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Clinton Township
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Macomb County Community College, Center Campus, 44575 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
Located Macomb County Community College, University Center, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
Remarks:
The sculpture is part of the artist's "Cities with a Halo" series. The artist donated the sculpture to the college. IAS files contain a newspaper article from the Detroit News, July 2, 1972. The sculpture was temporarily on exhibit at the Southfield Civic Center for their biennial outdoor sculpture exhibit in 1991 and was originally created for the Mt. Clemens School.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.
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 MI000034
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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