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Gardner, Christopher,
Wright, Alan,
Esselburn, Robert,
Lewis Scully Genoit,
Hamilton & Spiegel Ironworks,
Abstract
Mythology -- Classical
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Arlington
Sculpture
Cupid's Garden, (sculpture).
Artist:
Gardner, Christopher, 1951- , sculptor.
Wright, Alan, engineer.
Esselburn, Robert, landscape architect.
Lewis Scully Genoit, landscape architect.
Hamilton & Spiegel Ironworks, founder.
Title:
Cupid's Garden, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Feb. 14, 1994.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: stainless steel; Foundation: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 25 x 60 x 12 ft.
Description:
This abstract sculpture consists of six clusters of arrows, rising from the ground, curving back, descending, and entangling with one another. The sculpture is placed in a planted traffic triangle with a path leading through the center of the sculpture.
Subject:
Abstract
Mythology -- Classical -- Cupid
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Arlington
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Arlington County, Cultural Affairs Division, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206
Located 1400 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
Remarks:
The sculpture cost over $200,000 and was funded by developer La Salle Partners in exchange for development rights above and beyond standard zoning. A model of the sculpture was exhibited at the National Building Museum during August 1992. The sculpture was created under the supervision of Tommy Dicken of Hamilton & Spiegel Ironworks. Robert Esselburn worked with Chris Gardner and the landscaping firm of Lewis Scully Genoit to design the landscaping for the project. IAS files contain an article from the Washington Post, Feb. 14, 1994.
A nearby plaque reads: CUPID'S GARDEN/ARTIST CHRISTOPHER GARDNER/A public art project for Arlington County./Dev. LaSalle Partners.Alan Wright Struc. Eng./Stainless Steel Fab. Hamilton & Spiegel/Gustin Garden. Randolph Concrete J & S Paving./Landscape Arch. Lewis Scully Genoit./Bob Esselburn.Francoise Yohalem.Rita Bartolo./Coventry Lighting.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
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 VA000436
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Inventory of American Sculpture
VA000436
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