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The Grotto: Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel Fountain, (sculpture). Artist:  Thompson, Vaivoda & Associates, architectural firm. Title:  The Grotto: Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel Fountain, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel Fountain, (sculpture). Dates:  ca. 1991. Dedicated March 17, 1991. Medium:  Granite. Dimensions:  Tiers: approx. L. 23 ft. x W. 10 ft. x D. 6 in. Description:  Fountain consists of a series of angled, linear tiers which direct water towards the Chapel. Subject:  Abstract -- Geometric Homage -- Moyer, Marilyn Allegory -- Life -- Womanhood Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Oregon -- Portland Fountain Sculpture Owner:  Administered by National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, Director of Marketing, P. O. Box 20008, Portland, Oregon 97220 Located The Grotto, N.E. 85th Avenue & Sandy Boulevard, Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel, Portland, Oregon 97220 Remarks:  The Grotto is staffed by the Order of the Servants of Mary. It was founded in 1924 by Servite Friar Ambrose Mayer, who envisioned a place of retreat for experiencing the presence of God in nature. The sculptures were added at later various times. The Chapel and fountain are gifts of Thomas P. Moyer and family in memory of Marilyn Moyer (1924-1988) and dedicated to motherhood. The fountain is lighted by two rows of path lights. This design won many awards and was featured in Architecture magazine. IAS files include a pamphlet and brochures from the Grotto. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oregon survey, 1993. 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 OR000150   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture OR000150 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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