Circling Birds, (sculpture).

Circling Birds, (sculpture).

Wynne, David, 1926- , sculptor.

Circling Birds, (sculpture).

1967. Installed 1984.

Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete and tile.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 3 in. x 11 ft. x 8 ft.; Base: approx. H. 14 in. x Diam. 10 ft. 4 in.

A fountain sculpture comprised of two abstract bronze birds which form a 60 inch diameter sphere which rotates clockwise, while the fountain pool water flows counter-clockwise to give the illusion of flight.

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Pasadena

Administered by Ambassador College, 300 West Green Street, Pasadena, California 91129

Located Ambassador College, Near Orange Boulevard & Green Street, Pasadena, California

The sculpture was created in 1967 and stored for 17 years before being erected in 1984 as part of the Grove Plaza/Stream Construction at Ambassador College.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.

Wynne, David, "The Sculpture of David Wynne 1968/1974," London: Phaidon Press, 1974, pgs. 21, 23.

Wynne, David, "The Sculpture of David Wynne 1968/1974," London: Phaidon Press, 1974, pgs. 14, 16-20, 22, 24-25.

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