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Gasowski, Ron,
Architecture -- Detail
Abstract
Homage -- Rodia, Simon
Mosaic
Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Phoenix
Sculpture
Nuestro Pueblo, (sculpture).
Artist:
Gasowski, Ron, 1941- , sculptor.
Title:
Nuestro Pueblo, (sculpture).
Dates:
1989. Installed June 1989.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Ceramic, automobile wheels, steel-reinforced concrete, chicken wire, and Re-bar concrete.
Dimensions:
4 columns. Each: approx. 8 1/2 x 2 x 2 ft.; Overall: D. 87 in. (6000 lbs.).
Inscription:
(On plaque on southeast column:) Ron Gasowski/Nuestro Pueblo, 1989/A project of the Percent for Art Program/Phoenix Arts Commission/Funded by the City of Phoenix/Parks, Recreation, and Library Department/City of Phoenix/Mayor Terry Goddard/District 1 Dr. Bill Parks District 5 Howard Adams/District 2 Duane Pell District 6 Linda Nadolski/District 3 Paul Johnson District 7 M. R. Wilcox/District 4 John Nelson District 8 Calvin C. Goode/City Manager Marvin Andrews signed
Description:
Four columns with brightly decorated surfaces, embedded with shards of pottery.
Subject:
Architecture -- Detail -- Column
Abstract
Homage -- Rodia, Simon
Object Type:
Mosaic
Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Phoenix
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Phoenix, Phoenix Arts Commission, 200 West Washington, Tenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Located Marivue Park, 55th Avenue & Osborn, Phoenix, Arizona
Remarks:
Funded by Phoenix Parks, Recreation and Library Department Percent for Art funds, administered by the Phoenix Arts Commission. Named in honor of folk artist/architect Simon Rodia. Created with assistance of students from Harris, Cartwright, Downs, Barry and Spitalny Elementary Schools; Borman Jr. High; and Maryvale High School. The students collected and fabricated many of the ceramic pieces which adorn the pillars.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1994.
Phoenix Arts Commission, 1991.
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 66000003
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