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Emery, Lin,
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Melbourne
Kinetic
Sculpture
Dryad, (
sculpture
).
Artist:
Emery, Lin, 1928-2021, sculptor.
Title:
Dryad, (
sculpture
).
Dates:
Dedicated 1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture
: marine alloy of aluminum, polished and painted; Base: stucco, concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture
: approx. H. 14 ft. x W. 8 in. x Diam. 12 ft.; Base: approx. 39 x 30 x 30 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
A abstract tree nymph with two sections joined and polished surface. The
sculpture
is kinetic and orbits to suggest the movement of branches and leaves.
Subject:
Abstract
--
Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor
Sculpture
--
Florida
--
Melbourne
Kinetic
Sculpture
Owner:
Brevard Art Center and Museum, 1520 Highland Avenue,
Melbourne
,
Florida
32936
Remarks:
The
sculpture
was commissioned by the Museum. Funds for the
sculpture
were raised through private donations and through an allocation by the Museum's Foundation. The
sculpture
was unveiled in the fall of 1991 at the Museum of South Texas (Beaumont, TX) and was exhibited at an art show there for several months. It was then permanently installed at its present location. At time of SOS! survey,
sculpture
was removed for artist repairs. IAS files contain copy of related article from Upscale Living, Feb. 1992; and copy of artist's drawing.
References:
Save
Outdoor
Sculpture
,
Florida
survey, 1995.
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 FL000880
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
FL000880
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