Birth of a Notion, (sculpture).

Birth of a Notion, (sculpture).

Vail, Lorraine, sculptor.

Birth of a Notion, (sculpture).

Inspiration, Preparation, Perspiration, and Realization, (sculpture).

Cast 1992. Copyrighted 1992.

Sculpture: bronze, polychrome resin, steel, found objects; Base: concrete.

4 pieces. Largest sculpture: approx. 7 x 2 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 18 x 22 x 22 in.

(On bronze base plaques:) Inspiration / Preparation / Perspiration / Realization unsigned

Four sculptures that symbolize the stages of the creative process from initial idea to finished product --Inspiration, Preparation, Perspiration, Realization. The sculptures are arranged in random order to represent the chaotic nature of the creative process. "Inspiration" (made of cast resin with a bronze patina) is an inward-looking abstract figure, body tortuously bent and wrapped in on itself. "Preparation" (made of bronze) is a dancing figure, arms widespread, head raised, balancing on the toes of its proper left foot. "Perspiration" (made of polychrome cast resin with found objects) is an assemblage of wheels, gears, dials, horns, switches and circuits. A small, bald man is perched on a corner of the assemblage and uses a giant wrench to tighten a bolt. "Realization" (made of cast resin and found objects) is a green dragon perched on a gear-driven personal computer and wearing one ruby slipper. The other slipper is on the support frame. Each sculpture is mounted on a small square base.

Allegory -- Other -- Thought

Recreation -- Dancing

Object -- Other -- Computer

Fantasy -- Dragon

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Sandy Spring

Administered by Montgomery County Public Schools, Division of Construction, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850

Located Sherwood High School, 300 Olney - Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, Maryland

The sculpture cost $15,000 and the funds were provided by the Fiscal Year 1991 Capital Improvements Program. IAS files contain a copy of the artist's proposal for the sculpture and an excerpt from a July 22, 1991 memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools. According to the SOS! survey, the base plaques have been installed incorrectly.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland survey, 1993.

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