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Nesjar, Carl,
Pfitzenmeier, Robert,
Abstract
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Alaska -- Anchorage
Sculpture
Nesjar Ice/Water Sculpture, (sculpture).
Artist:
Nesjar, Carl, 1920- , sculptor.
Pfitzenmeier, Robert, contractor.
Title:
Nesjar Ice/Water Sculpture, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
All Weather Fountain, (sculpture).
Dates:
Commissioned 1983. Installed 1989.
Medium:
Stainless steel tubes, concrete, boulders.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 22 ft. x Diam. 35 ft.
Description:
A fountain sculpture composed of a cluster of stainless steel tubes that point to the North Star. In summer, a mist of water sprays over the sculpture, and in winter, the mist freezes creating icicles. The sculpture evolves as the ice melts and changes formation. Surrounding the sculpture is a concrete moat filled with heated water that is free flowing year round. The moat collects and recycles the fountain water. Surrounding the moat is a large band of flower plantings. Stone boulders and lighting installed by the artist are also included in the installation.
Subject:
Abstract
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Alaska -- Anchorage
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Municipality of Anchorage, Museum, 121 West Seventh Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Located Loussac Library, Denali & 36th Avenue, South lawn, Anchorage, Alaska
Remarks:
The artist was commissioned in 1983 by the Anchorage Silver Anniversary Task Force to create a summer and winter fountain in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Alaska statehood. The fountain was funded through Alaska's One Percent for Art program. The total cost of the fountain was $358,000. The fountain feature has not worked since 1995 due to underground leaking pipes.
References:
Inventory staff, 2000.
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 71500345
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