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McCarthy, Phil,
Nicholas, Donna,
Smarzo, Tim,
Orbacz, Betsy,
Durgee, Karen,
Bouck, Amy,
King, Chris,
Dubar, David R., Jr.,
Losito, Joe,
Abend, Arlene,
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure -- Fragment
Object -- Foliage
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Marcellas
Sculpture
(The Courtyard Sculpture), (sculpture).
Artist:
McCarthy, Phil, designer.
Nicholas, Donna, sculptor.
Smarzo, Tim, sculptor.
Orbacz, Betsy, sculptor.
Durgee, Karen, sculptor.
Bouck, Amy, sculptor.
King, Chris, sculptor.
Dubar, David R., Jr., sculptor.
Losito, Joe, fabricator.
Abend, Arlene, assistant.
Title:
(The Courtyard Sculpture), (sculpture).
Dates:
1987-1990. Dedicated Sept. 30, 1990.
Medium:
Sculpture: rolled steel; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft. x W. 12 ft.; Base: approx. H. 4 ft.
Description:
Abstract steel sculpture consisting of two intersecting flat circles. One circle is cut out in the shape of a tree; the other circle depicts two human faces - one solid and one cut out. The sculpture stands on a concrete base.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure -- Fragment -- Face
Object -- Foliage
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Marcellas
Sculpture
Owner:
Marcellas High School, Art Department, Mustang Hill Drive, Marcellas, New York
Remarks:
The sculpture was a project of Marcellas High School students under the direction of teachers Nicholas and Smarzo. Abend served as consultant for the project and Losito welded the sculpture. McCarthy created the design for the sculpture. Cost of the sculpture was $3,000. Funding for the sculpture was raised through subscription by the students involved. IAS files contain copy of related dedication ceremony program and related articles from Press-Observer, Oct. 3, 1990; Syracuse Herald-Journal, April 18, 1990, Oct. 1, 1990; The Post-Standard, Oct. 4, 1990; and the Marcellas Central School District Newsletter, November 1990, pg. 10.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.
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 NY001446
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