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Apodaca, Fred,
Abstract
Fantasy
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Folk
Outdoor Sculpture -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne
Sculpture
Fred Apodaca's Place "That's Incredible", (sculpture).
Artist:
Apodaca, Fred, sculptor.
Title:
Fred Apodaca's Place "That's Incredible", (sculpture).
Dates:
1969-1993.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Mixed media, including ceramic, plastic, glass, metal, wood, concrete, stone, and found objects.
Dimensions:
Approx. 25 x 75 x 75 ft.
Inscription:
(Sign at entrance:) FRED APODACA'S PLACE/THAT'S INCREDIBLE/701 E 8TH ST signed
Description:
Outdoor found-object environment encompassed by the yard of a private home. Yard is filled by interconnected steel framework covered by an assemblage of objects, including toys, cattle skulls, wheels, tools, horseshoes, moose horns, fans, lanterns, and potted plants. Objects are also attached to artist's garage and stacked on shelving. There are in addition several shrines containing statues of Jesus, Mary, and the Virgin & Child.
Subject:
Abstract
Fantasy
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Object Type:
Folk
Outdoor Sculpture -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne
Sculpture
Owner:
Apodaca, Fred, 701 East 8th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Remarks:
Sculpture includes artifacts belonging to artist's grandfather, such as his World War I army helmet and a wooden spoked wheel belonging to one of the first automobiles. Components of the work are occasionally stolen by vandals.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wyoming 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 WY000014
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Inventory of American Sculpture
WY000014
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