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Santos, David,
Maldonado, Ramon,
Bernal, Alejandro,
Tecolete,
Abstract
Figure -- Head
Object -- Tool
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Austin
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Untitled, (sculpture).
Artist:
Santos, David, 1958- , sculptor.
Maldonado, Ramon, fabricator.
Bernal, Alejandro, fabricator.
Tecolete, fabricator.
Title:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Guerrilla Carvings, (sculpture).
Dates:
1983-1993.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Limestone.
Dimensions:
Approx. 10 x 210 x 2 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Abstract carvings on the face of a limestone wall. Images include an upside down articulated triangular face with triangular ears; an abstract hammer and spike with an abstract head; and random patterns of wavy lines ending in a triangle and a circle.
Subject:
Abstract
Figure -- Head
Object -- Tool -- Hammer
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Austin
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Austin, Parks & Recreation Department, Art in Public Places Program, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Suite 203, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, Texas 78704
Located Waller Creek Walkway, Across from Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
Remarks:
The carvings are a collaborative effort and were an ongoing project at the time of the SOS! survey. The artist has had assistance from several carvers. The sculpture was created with no official permission and is referred to by the artists as "Guerilla Carvings".
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, Austin 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 TX001169
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Inventory of American Sculpture
TX001169
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