Desert Dessert, (sculpture).

Desert Dessert, (sculpture).

Anderson, Michael, 1945- , sculptor.

Desert Dessert, (sculpture).

1991. Dedicated May 17, 1991.

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Approx. 19 x 15 x 56 ft.

MA 91 (On plaque:) DESERT DESSERT/ARTIST MICHAEL ANDERSON/DEDICATED MAY 17, 1991/THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S/FIRST PUBLIC ART PLACEMENT signed

Abstract geometric sculpture's predominant forms are semi-circles, arches and spheres painted pink, aqua and blue. A free-form pathway bridges a sculpted bench to the main sculpture. Six black columns support the bridge and a lone sphere stands to the side. Children's hand prints are imprinted on the pathway.

Abstract -- Geometric

Figure -- Fragment -- Hand

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Palm Desert

Administered by City of Palm Desert, Community Arts/Art in Public Places, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260

Located Civic Center Park, Fred Waring Drive at San Pablo Drive, Palm Desert, California

The sculpture is the City's first public art placement. The children's hand prints were imprinted into the dedication. There is a time capsule in the center of the seating area which is scheduled to be opened in the spring of 2010.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.

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