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Van Sant, Tom,
Walsh, Jamie,
William M. Simpson & Associates,
Willis Construction Company,
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Newport Beach
Relief
Sculpture
Pelican Wall, (sculpture).
Artist:
Van Sant, Tom, 1931- , sculptor.
Walsh, Jamie, sculptor.
William M. Simpson & Associates, engineering firm.
Willis Construction Company, fabricator.
Title:
Pelican Wall, (sculpture).
Dates:
1990. Dedicated June 1993.
Medium:
Concrete.
Dimensions:
Approx. 4 ft. x 64 ft. x 6 in.
Inscription:
(On plaque:) MARINERS MILE RETAINING WALL/1992/The City's first Public Works project to/incorporate a work of art./This rocky sandstone outcrop has long been a landmark along/Coast Highway. The flight of the pelicans unites the historical areas/of Mariners Mile. At the end of the flight, the pelican's successful/catch symbolizes the successes and future goals of the community. (followed by names of city council members and others related to the project.) unsigned
Description:
Intaglio relief sculpture of pelicans flying, diving and floating set in an eight paneled concrete wall.
Subject:
Animal -- Bird -- Pelican
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Newport Beach
Relief
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Newport Beach, Arts Commission, 3300 Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California 92663
Located Coast Highway, below Rocky Point, Newport Beach, California
Remarks:
The wall was designed by Van Sant. Pelican forms were carved by Walsh. IAS files contain copies of related city materials, including excerpts from video script and interview notes.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.
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 CA001310
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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