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Sugarman, George,
Abstract
Landscape -- Plant
Outdoor Sculpture -- West Virginia -- Baker Heights
Sculpture
(Sculpture Garden), (sculpture).
Artist:
Sugarman, George, 1912-1999, sculptor.
Title:
(Sculpture Garden), (sculpture).
Dates:
1984.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: painted sheet steel (?); Base: concrete, brick and mortar.
Dimensions:
19 pieces. Varies, overall: approx. 120 x 50 ft.; Largest piece: approx. 12 x 4 x 1 1/2 ft.
Description:
A colorful nineteen piece sculpture grouping. Each piece and base configuration are different. The pieces appear to be made of sheet steel and are painted bright pastel colors. They are abstractions of plant and organic shapes and forms. Two large arch shapes, with sides resting on separate bases, are in the center of the group. Specators can walk through the arches, which are perforated and painted pastel blue.
Subject:
Abstract
Landscape -- Plant
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- West Virginia -- Baker Heights
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Veterans Administration Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
Located Veterans Administration Medical Center, Route 9, Baker Heights, West Virginia
Remarks:
IAS files contain related articles from Martinsburg Journal (Martinsburg, WV), Dec. 28, 1984 and Jan. 1985. The articles discuss the controversy surrounding the installation of this sculpture garden. The sculpture, which cost more than $77,500, was partially funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, West Virginia survey, 1992.
Martinsburg Journal (Martinsburg, WV), Dec. 28, 1984.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Martinsburg Journal (Martinsburg, WV), Dec. 28, 1984.
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 WV000118
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Inventory of American Sculpture
WV000118
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