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Riddle, John,
Spath, Christoph,
Abstract
Ethnic -- African
Landscape -- Celestial
Object -- Musical Instrument
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Bench
Sculpture
Spirit Bench, (sculpture).
Artist:
Riddle, John, 1933- , sculptor.
Spath, Christoph, sculptor.
Title:
Spirit Bench, (sculpture).
Dates:
1976.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: reinforced concrete; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 16 ft. x W. 21 ft.; Base: approx. H. 14 in.
Inscription:
John Riddle / Spirit Bench/think the best,/God will do the rest signed
Description:
Abstract sculpture made with square concrete columns. The main column is adorned with symbolic designs of the Adrinka printing stamps. These designs are from the West African region of Ghana and include a moon, a musical instrument, a gear shape, and other abstract designs. The sculpture includes a bench.
Subject:
Abstract
Ethnic -- African
Landscape -- Celestial -- Moon
Object -- Musical Instrument
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Bench
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Atlanta, Department of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Cultural Affairs, 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Located Joyland Park, 211 Thornton Street, S.E., next to a playground, Atlanta, Georgia
Remarks:
IAS files contain a related excerpt from a Neighborhood Arts Project-City of Atlanta brochure, ca. 1979.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia, Atlanta survey, 1994.
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 GA000300
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Inventory of American Sculpture
GA000300
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