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Untitled, (sculpture). Artist:  Jablonski, Ray, sculptor. G & W Industries, fabricator. Title:  Untitled, (sculpture). Dates:  1975-1976. Dedicated Feb. 1, 1976. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: Cor-Ten steel; Base; concrete. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 16 x 12 x 10 ft.; Base: approx. 24 in. x 14 ft. x 14 ft. (8,200 lbs.). Inscription:  (On base, etched letters:) DONATED BY THE ZIMMITE CORPORATION. FEBRURARY 1, 1976. Description:  Three large, torch-cut, flat steel forms intersecting as opposing planes. Subject:  Abstract -- Geometric Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Akron Sculpture Owner:  Administered by University of Akron, Department of Physical Facilities, PFOC 0401, Akron, Ohio 44325 Located University of Akron, Corner of Hill & University Avenue, in front of Guzzetta Hall on Hill Street, across from E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Akron, Ohio Remarks:  The sculpture was commissioned by William E. Zimmie, president of engineering firm Zimmite Corp., and husband of the artist's sister. The sculpture cost $25,000. A miniature version of the full scale work sits directly in front of it. Brass plate on miniature reads: MINIATURE SCULPTURE IS A 1/12 SCALE VERSION OF THE JABLONSKI SCULPTURE A GIFT OF THE ZIMMITE CORPORATION LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE VIEWER. THIS SCALE MODEL WAS COMMISSIONED BY MR. AND MRS. THOMAS T.K. ZUNG IN TRIBUTE TO NOLA M. GUZZETTA'S HUMANITARIAN INSTEREST IN PROVIDING FOR THE BLIND A VISION OF ARTISTIC AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THROUGH TOUCH. DEDICATED MAY 18, 1976 IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CHAPTER OF DELTA GAMMA. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio survey, 1993. Campen, Richard N., "Outdoor Sculpture in Ohio," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, 1980. Illustration:  Campen, Richard N., "Outdoor Sculpture in Ohio," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, 1980, pg. 88. 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 87830069   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 87830069 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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