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Zocalo, (sculpture). Artist:  Ospina, Pedro, sculptor. Title:  Zocalo, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Plaza, (sculpture) Dates:  Dedicated June 1994. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Cement and ceramic tiles. Dimensions:  Approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 2.5 ft. x Diam. 44 ft. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Four blocks surround a brick circular foundation. Each block is covered in multi-colored tile and has a face on the front, back, and top. Four benches are located on the foundation. Each bench has an abstract design made from colored tile. In the center of the circular foundation is a multi-colored tiled block, which block has a face located on the upper portion of each side and multiple faces on the top. Subject:  Abstract -- Geometric Figure -- Fragment -- Face Ethnic -- Hispanic Ethnic -- Indian Object Type:  Bench Mosaic Outdoor Sculpture -- Delaware -- Georgetown Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Town of Georgetown, Parks and Recreation, Georgetown, Delaware Located Kimmey Street, Georgetown, Delaware Remarks:  The sculpture was supported by a grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation and state resources. The project was initiated locally by the Sussex County Arts Council. Most of the materials were donated, while hands on assistance came from residents, and various groups including Habitat for Humanity and Deccasa. The blocks symbolize Latin and native American themes. IAS files contain transcription on adjacent plaque and an undated article by Annette C. Silva in the News Journal. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Delaware 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 DE000025   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture DE000025 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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