(Three Untitled Steel Works), (sculpture).

(Three Untitled Steel Works), (sculpture).

Kaiper, Bruce, sculptor.

(Three Untitled Steel Works), (sculpture).

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Each sculpture: steel, painted; Each base: concrete.

3 works. (Sculpture 1: approx. 8 ft. x 23 in. x 28 ft.)(Sculpture 2: approx. 10 ft. x 36 in. x 30 in.) (Sculpture 3: approx. 9 ft. x 24 in. x 28 in.); (Base 1: approx. W. 23 in. D. 28 in.) (Base 2: approx. W. 36 in. D. 30 in.) (Base 3: approx. W. 24 in. D. 28 in.).

Each abstract sculpture has a particular structural emphasis. One emphasizes a totemic structure in form, while the other two emphasize open, angular structures. All three designs suggest human attributes, particularly human gestures which are alluded to by the placement of forms. The sculptures are installed in a row of niches located on the side of the building.

Abstract -- Geometric

Allegory -- Life -- Humanity

Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Chicago

Campbell, Lowrie, Lautermilch Corporation, 6317 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois 60660

Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981, pg. 88.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.

Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981, pg. 88.

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