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Barr, David John,
K & M Machine Fabricating, Inc.,
Abstract -- Geometric
Landscape -- Celestial
Allegory -- Place
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Lansing
Sculpture
Polaris Ring, (sculpture).
Artist:
Barr, David John, 1939- , sculptor.
K & M Machine Fabricating, Inc., fabricator.
Title:
Polaris Ring, (sculpture).
Dates:
1988. Copyrighted 1988. Dedicated Oct. 1, 1989.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Painted steel and dolomite.
Dimensions:
50 columns. Each: approx. W. 36 in. x D. 36 in.; Overall: approx. H. 18 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Fifty columns of various dimensions are placed in a pattern so that the North Star can be seen through the scattering of large Kona dolomite boulders around and within the piece and the two tallest columns.
Subject:
Abstract
--
Geometric
Landscape
--
Celestial
Allegory
--
Place
--
Extraterrestrial
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Michigan
--
Lansing
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of Michigan, Legislative, 717 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909
Located Michigan Library & Historical Center, Lansing, Michigan
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 MI000637
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