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Wells, Barney L., Jr.,
Atkinson, Sydney Francis,
Abstract -- Geometric
Allegory -- Element
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Flint
Sculpture
Shadows, (sculpture).
Artist:
Wells, Barney L., Jr., 1960-1981, sculptor.
Atkinson, Sydney Francis, 1946- , sculptor.
Title:
Shadows, (sculpture).
Dates:
1976-1977. Dedicated 1977.
Medium:
Sculpture: metal, painted red; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 54 in. x 6 ft. x 5 ft.; Base: approx. W. 74 in. x D. 65 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Allegory -- Element -- Light
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Flint
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Flint, Department of Parks & Recreation, 1101 South Saginaw Street, Flint, Michigan 48502
Located North Ballenger Highway & Welch Boulevard & Greenway, Flint, Michigan
Remarks:
The sculpture was created by Barney Wells with Sid Atkinson. Wells was a student of Atkinson, who was the Flint Public Schools' artist in residence from 1974-1976. Sculpture was funded by a Mott Foundation grant. Wells donated it to the city and it was placed within the neighborhood in which he grew up. IAS files contain related articles from The Flint Journal (Flint, MI), June 26, 1977, pg. C2 and Nov. 24, 1983.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
The Flint Journal (Flint, MI), June 26, 1977, pg. C2.
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 MI000174
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MI000174
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