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Smith, Dennis,
History -- United States
State of Being -- Evil
Architecture -- Vehicle
Figure group
Occupation -- Military
Occupation -- Transportation
Abstract
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Weed
Sculpture
Hot L. Z., (sculpture).
Artist:
Smith, Dennis, 1942- , sculptor.
Title:
Hot L. Z., (sculpture).
Dates:
April 1994.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: metal; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 7 x 10 x 6 ft.
Inscription:
(The front of the base has areas of display for the names of service men and women who have died)
Description:
Outlined rendering of two military helicopters. Resting on the ground is a Huey "Dust-Off". In it are a pilot, co-pilot, door gunner and crew chief. Three soldiers are being evacuated in it. In the air above the Huey is a Cobra Gunship. A pilot and co-pilot are visible in it. The helicopters are depicted in outline form and the figures within are abstract. The metal sculpture stands atop a free-standing black concrete wall.
Subject:
History
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United States
--
Military history
State of Being
--
Evil
--
War
Architecture
--
Vehicle
--
Helicopter
Figure group
Occupation
--
Military
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Soldier
Occupation
--
Transportation
--
Pilot
Abstract
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
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California
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Weed
Sculpture
Owner:
Located Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, Highway 97, Weed, California
Administered by Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, Board of Directors, c/o 2415 Breceda Lane, Montague, California 96064
Remarks:
The sculpture is one of nine installed in the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. The garden was created by volunteers under the guidance of Ric deLugo as a memorial to war dead. Land for the garden was donated by the United States Forest Service. Funding for the sculpture was raised by donation. IAS files contain copies of related articles from Pioneer Press, Feb. 22, 1989.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.
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 CA001664
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Inventory of American Sculpture
CA001664
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