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Asawa, Ruth,
V. Okamoto Associates,
Van Bourg, Nakamura & Associates,
Abstract -- Geometric
Ethnic -- Japanese
Homage -- Herman, M. Justin
Occupation -- Other
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- San Francisco
Fountain
Sculpture
The Origami Fountains, (sculpture).
Artist:
Asawa, Ruth, 1926-2013, sculptor.
V. Okamoto Associates, architectural firm.
Van Bourg, Nakamura & Associates, architectural firm.
Title:
The Origami Fountains, (sculpture).
Dates:
1976.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Fountains: Cor-Ten steel.
Dimensions:
2 units. Fountain: approx. H. 102 in. x Diam. 46 in.; Fountain: approx. H. 75 in. x Diam. 96 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Two abstract Cor-Ten steel fountains. One fountain resembles an urn, or vase, with pleats. The second fountain has a short center column with a bulbous top and a horizontal disc in the center. The top and disc are pleated. Each fountain stands in the center of a round, brick-lined pool. The sides of the fountain area are bordered by two semi-circular walls of mortared stone. The inside of the walls are stair-stepped.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Ethnic -- Japanese
Homage -- Herman, M. Justin
Occupation -- Other -- Civil Servant
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- San Francisco
Fountain
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Nihonmachi Parking Corporation, 1832 Buchanan, # 202, San Francisco, California 94115
Located Pedestrian Mall, Buchanan between Post Street & Sutter Street, San Francisco, California
Remarks:
Nearby plaque: "The Nihonmachi Mall, a cooperative project of the San Francisco Development Corporation. Architects: The Okamoto Associates and Van Bourg, Nakamura and Associates. Fountain artist: Ruth Asawa." Nearby plaque: "These fountains are dedicated to the memory of M. Justin Herman, Executive Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, 1959-1971. Nihonmachi Community Development Corporation. 1976."
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, San Francisco 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 CA001728
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Inventory of American Sculpture
CA001728
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