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Browne, Sean K. L.,
Dean Brennan Welding,
Pacific Marble and Granite,
Abstract -- Geometric
Landscape -- Phenomenon
Allegory -- Element
Allegory -- Life
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Hawaii -- Pearl City
Sculpture
Aina Lani, (sculpture).
Artist:
Browne, Sean K. L., 1953- , sculptor.
Dean Brennan Welding, fabricator.
Pacific Marble and Granite, fabricator.
Title:
Aina Lani, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Heavenly Land, (sculpture).
Dates:
1989. Dedicated July 21, 1989.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: black granite tiles over stainless steel armature; Base: tile and concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 22 x 19 x 7 ft.; Base: approx. H. 14 in. x Diam. 23 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Large, bell-shaped fountain reminiscent of a volcano or Hawaiian poi pounder.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Landscape -- Phenomenon -- Volcano
Allegory -- Element -- Water
Allegory -- Life
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Hawaii -- Pearl City
Sculpture
Owner:
Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, Administration, 98-1079 Moanalua Road, Main entrance, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Provenance:
Formerly administered by Health Care International, Dallas, Texas
Remarks:
The sculpture was originally commissioned and purchased by Health Care International, through the Fine Arts Associates at the Artloft. In 1989, the entire medical center, including all art work, was sold to the present owner, Kapiolani Medical Center. According to the artist, the theme of the volcano and water is symbolic of rebirth, life and healing. The fountain base has interior lights.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Hawaii 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 HI000021
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