Fish, (sculpture).

Fish, (sculpture).

Gardner, Glen, sculptor.

Fish, (sculpture).

1987. Copyrighted 1987.

Sculpture: aluminum, and steel cable; Base: coral, stone and sand.

Sculpture: approx. H. 8.5 ft. x Diam. 7 ft.; Base: approx. 1 ft. x Diam. 7 ft.

A grouping of fish made of pounded aluminum, including three barracuda, one grouper, four bass, two kingfish, and others, attached at varying heights to the floor and ceiling with steel cable. There are nine wires. The base is a circle defined by a coral wall, inside of which there is a thin layer of sand. The sculpture represents an aquarium without walls. The fish spin with the breeze and touch.

Animal -- Fish -- Barracuda

Animal -- Fish -- Bass

Animal -- Fish -- Kingfish

Animal -- Fish -- Grouper

Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Bay Harbor

City of Bay Harbor, Public Works, 9601 Bay Harbor Terrace, Town Hall, Main entrance, Bay Harbor, Florida 33154

The sand of the base is swirled daily. Nearby plaque reads: Created by/Glenn (sic) Gardner/Sculptor/Donated by/Bran Fund/Through The Honorable/Ted Nelson/1987.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Miami survey, 1994.

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