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Faust, Lawrence,
Abstract
Ethnic -- African
Ethnic -- Indian
Religion -- Hinduism
Religion -- Christianity
Religion -- Judaism
Mythology -- Other
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Emblem -- Cross
Figure group
Object -- Art Object
Occupation -- Religion
Emblem -- Zodiac
Object -- Letter
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Northville
Folk
Kinetic
Sculpture
Faust ArtPark, (sculpture).
Artist:
Faust, Lawrence, sculptor.
Title:
Faust ArtPark, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Propane Man, (sculpture).
Harmony is not Easy, (sculpture).
Rainbow People, (sculpture).
Dates:
1989-1999.
Medium:
Found objects, including ceramic, concrete, crystals and glass pieces, metal, carved and painted wood, painted plexiglas, wheels, machinery, piano.
Dimensions:
Approx. 150 pieces.
Inscription:
(Some pieces are signed) signed
Description:
The Faust ArtPark consisted of some 150 pieces of sculpture composed of objects and natural materials found on site. The works use spiritual icons, symbols and images from African, Native American, Hindu, Christian and astrological philosophies. The sculptures are interactive, and are altered when touched by humans, wind and light. "Harmony is not Easy" is a globe-like work which must be shaken in order to hear its music. "Rainbow People" combines Nigerian and Hindu Chakra traditions. It is comprised of seven figures who each represent a Nigerian deity. Each figure is painted a color found in Chakra crystals to represent the seven life forces of the Hindu Chakra. Paintings on plexiglas attached to white surfaces become animated by a moving light source. Other works incorporate images of crosses, a kaleidoscope, Nigerian goddesses, totem poles, Shaman folklore, the Zodiac and Hebrew letters.
Subject:
Abstract
Ethnic -- African
Ethnic -- Indian
Religion -- Hinduism
Religion -- Christianity
Religion -- Judaism
Mythology -- Other -- African
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Astrology
Emblem -- Cross
Figure group
Object -- Art Object -- Totem pole
Occupation -- Religion -- Shaman
Emblem -- Zodiac
Object -- Letter
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Northville
Folk
Kinetic
Sculpture
Owner:
Faust, Lawrence, Gloversville, New York
Provenance:
Formerly located Faust ArtPark, 136 McKinley Avenue, Northville, New York 12134 1989 to ca. 2006.
Remarks:
The Faust ArtPark was located in Northville, New York, but when the artist moved to Gloversville, New York, the ArtPark was removed from the Northville site. The Faust ArtPark had been installed on the historic site of a 150 year old rail station in the Adirondack's Sacandaga Park. The artist began creating and installing pieces in 1989 and work was continuing in June 1999, when the park and its art works were reported to IAS. Some pieces are indoors, but most are outdoors. IAS files contain a 1998 essay by Alison Rinner and a related article from the journal Raw Vision, Spring 1999. For related reading, see Adirondack Life magazine, June 1999.
References:
Rinner, Alison, 1999.
Inventory Staff, 2009.
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 73261781
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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