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DeMuro, Ted,
Landis, Jeff,
Red Stick Construction Company,
Abstract -- Geometric
Mythology -- Classical
Literature -- Carroll
Literature -- Twain
Literature -- Twain
Ethnic -- African
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Baton Rouge
Sculpture
Westdale Monument to Education, (sculpture).
Artist:
DeMuro, Ted, sculptor.
Landis, Jeff, architect.
Red Stick Construction Company, contractor.
Title:
Westdale Monument to Education, (sculpture).
Dates:
1986-1994. Dedicated April 1994.
Medium:
Brick, concrete, tile.
Dimensions:
8 units. Overall installation: approx. 65 x 22 x 18 ft.
Inscription:
(Tiles are signed by students and inscribed) signed
Description:
Sculptural installation consisting of eight brick constructions, each abstractly represents a letter in the word "Westdale". W is for wisdom; E for exploration; S for society and self; T for truth(s); D for dreams, A for adventure); L symbolizes life; and two E's represent evolution theory and ecology.
The constructions include straight walls, obliques, wedges, round walls and sprung arches. The surfaces of the eight components are partially covered with ceramic tiles and relief carvings which include images of Icarus (for wisdom); Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (for exploration) an African man with walking staff, an African woman with children (for life), and mitosis as seen through a microscope (for evolution and ecology).
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Mythology -- Classical -- Icarus
Literature -- Carroll -- Alice in Wonderland
Literature -- Twain -- Tom Sawyer
Literature -- Twain -- Huckleberry Finn
Ethnic -- African
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Biology
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Baton Rouge
Sculpture
Owner:
Westdale Middle Academy, 5620 Claycut Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
Remarks:
The installation was designed by DeMuro, with the help of architect Landis. As a collaborative work in progress which began in 1986, it includes the work of many artisans. Ceramic tiles and reliefs were made by middle school students as part of an interdisciplinary program designed by DeMuro. Assistance in constructing the brick components was provided by summer job corps students. The foundation for the installation was constructed by Red Stick Construction Company. Funding for the project was provided by community sources, the Mayor's Council on Youth Opportunity, South Central Bell, Acme Brick Company, and Red Stick Construction. IAS files contain list of names of participating student artists. IAS files contain copies of related articles from The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), June 8, 1986, May 29, 1994 and The Sunday Advocate, Sept. 3, 1995. IAS files contain copy of an article in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), April 18, 2008 describing plans to relocate the sculpture by July 1, 2008.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996.
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), April 18, 2008.
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 LA000481
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