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Collins, Alan,
Eighme, Reginold,
Davidson, William,
Swaine, Dave,
Herbrandson, Gerald,
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Allegory -- Element
Allegory -- Element
Allegory -- Element
Allegory -- Element
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Berrien Springs
Sculpture
Regeneration, (sculpture).
Artist:
Collins, Alan, 1928-2016, sculptor.
Eighme, Reginold, fabricator.
Davidson, William, engineer.
Swaine, Dave, engineer.
Herbrandson, Gerald, engineer.
Title:
Regeneration, (sculpture).
Dates:
Modeled 1972. 1974. Installed 1975. Dedicated 1976.
Medium:
Sculpture: reinforced concrete, painted; Base: concrete and stone.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 20 x 24 x 20 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 1 1/2 ft. x W. 16 ft. (60 tons).
Inscription:
(Lower part of sculpture, on shape representing water, incised lettering:) Alan Collins 1974 signed
Description:
A symbolic abstract sculpture with a large, center ribbon-like shape representing a DNA spiral, its two linked loops evoking the splitting and dividing of cells that take place in growth. Cantilevered outward and surrounding the bottom are four forms representing the four primitive elements of air, earth, fire, and water. The sculpture is painted white and mounted upon a circular base of stones inlaid in concrete, raised in the center.
Subject:
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Biology
Allegory -- Element -- Air
Allegory -- Element -- Earth
Allegory -- Element -- Fire
Allegory -- Element -- Water
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Berrien Springs
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Andrews University, North U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103
Located Andrews University, Science Complex patio area, Berrien Springs, Michigan
Remarks:
Andrews University commissioned the artist, then a faculty member, to do the sculpture and its surrounding landscaped patio. Engineering director for the project was William Davidson, dean of the College of Technology. He was assisted by Dave Swaine, an instructor in technology, and Gerald Herbrandson, a student. The sculpture was fabricated by Reginald Eighme of the AU Plant service. The sculpture is designed for people to sit on. IAS files contain newspaper articles from the South Bend Tribune, Sept. 5, 1975, and Dec. 7, 1975; articles from Focus, vol. 11, no. 2 (April-May 1975) and vol. 12, no. 1 (Jan.-Feb. 1976): pg. 9.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
South Bend Tribune, Dec. 7, 1975.
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 MI000563
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MI000563
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