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Fergerson, Robert,
Woodward, Cynthia A.,
Bridges, Leon,
Leon Bridges Company,
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Baltimore
Sculpture
Citisphere, (sculpture).
Artist:
Fergerson, Robert, sculptor.
Woodward, Cynthia A., architect.
Bridges, Leon, 1932- , architect.
Leon Bridges Company, architectural firm.
Title:
Citisphere, (sculpture).
Dates:
1979.; Dedicated Feb. 24, 1981.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stainless steel.
Dimensions:
Approx. 7 x 7 x 7 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
An abstract sculpture composed of four circles fabricated from eight semicircular rings of 1/4" stainless steel plates, eight feet in diameter. Two circles intersect at right angles. The other two circles are folded at 60 degree angles and are tucked inside the two intersecting circles. The piece sits directly on the concrete courtyard.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Baltimore
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works, Boards and Commissions, 200 North Holliday Street, Room 9, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Located Baltimore City College High School, 33rd & The Alameda, East Courtyard, Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Remarks:
The Leon Bridges Company, the architects in the renovation of the school, were responsible for coordinating the commission of this and 12 other works by local artists through the one percent for art program. Cynthia A. Woodward was the project architect. IAS files contain materials from the dedication ceremony.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
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 MD000004
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MD000004
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