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    		• Gagne, Lou,
     
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    		• Bastow, Richard,
     
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    		• Abstract -- Geometric
     
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    		• Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
     
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    		• Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Auburn
     
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    		• Sculpture
     
     
    Technology, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Gagne, Lou, sculptor.
    Bastow, Richard, assistant.
    Title: 
    Technology, (sculpture).
    Other Titles: 
    Lou Gagne Memorial, (sculpture).
    Dates: 
    Designed 1986. 1988. Dedicated Nov. 16, 1994.
    Digital Reference: 
    Image Image
    Medium: 
    Sculpture: welded Cor-Ten steel; Base: concrete.
    Dimensions: 
    Sculpture: approx. 8 x 5 x 5 ft.; Base: approx. 4 ft. x 7 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 4 in.
    Inscription: 
    (On plaque on front of base, raised:) "TECHNOLOGY"/THE TRIANGLE STANDS UPRIGHT, AS/WE DO IN OUR DEALINGS WITH OTHERS./THE SQUARE REPRESENTS A SOLID/FOUNDATION IN EDUCATION FOR A BETTER LIFE./THE CIRCLE DENOTES FRIENDSHIP/AND LOVE. IT HAS NO ENDING./DEDICATED TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED/C M V T I IN ITS FIRST 25 YEARS./ARTIST. LUCIEN B. GAGNE/METAL FABRICATION FACULTY.1982-1988 unsigned
    Subject: 
    Abstract -- Geometric
    Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Technology
    Object Type: 
    Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Auburn
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    Central Maine Technical College, 1250 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine 04210
    Remarks: 
    The sculpture was fabricated following the artist's death and the project was supervised by Richard Bastow and completed by the Metal Fabrications Technology students. The sculpture is dedicated to those who have served the college in its first 25 years. According to the artist, the triangle stands upright, representing our dealings with others; the square represents a foundation in education for a better life; and the circle represents friendship and love. IAS files contain a related article from the Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), Nov. 17, 1989; and a related article from Metal Trades Technology (Fall 1989), the college's newsletter. IAS files contain a copy of the blueprint of original scale drawings of the three parts.
    References: 
    Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1993.
    Illustration: 
    Image on file.
    Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), Nov. 17, 1989.
    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 ME000292
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