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Mears, Mary Ann E.,
Fryer, Robert,
Abstract
Sculpture
Brio, (sculpture).
Artist:
Mears, Mary Ann E., 1946- , sculptor.
Fryer, Robert, architect.
Title:
Brio, (sculpture).
Dates:
Original 1975. Replacement 1979. Removed 2007.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Steel, painted.
Dimensions:
Approx. 10 ft. 2 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 6 in.
Inscription:
(On lowest edge of the southwest section of the central element:) M signed
Description:
A red-orange abstract sculpture, consisting of three curving, wedge-like shapes.
Subject:
Abstract
Object Type:
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Baltimore, Recreation and Parks, 2600 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217
Provenance:
Formerly located Fort Worthington Recreation Center, Hoffman Street & H. Kenwood Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21213 until 2007.
Remarks:
The original sculpture, commissioned through the City's Percent for Art program and installed in 1975 at this location failed structurally. The artist made this replacement, which was installed in 1979.
The sculpture was originally a bright red-orange; at one time it was painted a deep blue by maintenance workers, but was subsequently repainted to its original red-orange shade. Kids play on the sculpture. For related information see Henry and Caroline Naylor's "Public Monuments & Sculpture of Baltimore: An Introduction to the Collection," 1987; and Leslie M. Freudenheim's "Baltimore's Public Art 1960-1980," 1980. The Baltimore Banner (September 26, 2023) reports the sculpture was removed ca. 2007.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.
Baltimore Banner, September 26, 2023.
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 MD000399
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