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More Smithsonian Searches     Who else has...     Holt, Hinshaw, Pfau, Jones,     VSL International,     Ivey Bennet Harris Walls,     Glatting Lopez Kercher Anglin,     W & J Construction,     Abstract -- Geometric     Occupation -- Transportation     Homage -- Freeman, Theodore C.     Homage -- Bassett, Charles A., II     Homage -- See, Elliot M., Jr.     Homage -- Williams, Clifton C., Jr.     Homage -- Grissom, Virgil     Homage -- White, Edward H., II     Homage -- Chaffee, Roger B.     Homage -- Adams, Michael J.     Homage -- Scobee, Francis     Homage -- Smith, Michael J.     Homage -- Resnik, Judith A.     Homage -- Onizuka, Ellison S.     Homage -- McNair, Ronald E.     Homage -- Jarvis, Gregory B.     Homage -- McAuliffe, Sharon Christa     Homage -- Carter, Manley L., Jr.     Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Merritt Island     Site-specific     Kinetic     Sculpture

Space Mirror, (sculpture). Artist:  Holt, Hinshaw, Pfau, Jones, architectural firm. VSL International, engineering firm. Ivey Bennet Harris Walls, engineering firm. Glatting Lopez Kercher Anglin, landscape architect. W & J Construction, contractor. Title:  Space Mirror, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Space Mirror Memorial, (sculpture). Astronauts Memorial, (sculpture). Dates:  Commissioned March 1988. Dedicated May 9, 1991. Medium:  Polished granite, concrete, painted steel, mirror, light, computer. Dimensions:  Approx. H. 42.5 ft. x W. 50 ft. (320,400 lbs.) Inscription:  (The names of sixteen astronauts are lighted on the surface of the granite panels) unsigned Description:  Installation which consists of a four-story high granite wall structure composed of 93 highly polished panels. A computer-operated mechanism rotates the structure and directs mirrors to reflect sunlight through sixteen astronaut's names which are cut through the stone. The structure rotates and tilts to maintain a constant position in respect to the sun. The fixed mirror assemblies on the back of the structure collect and focus the sun's light through the clear letter inserts in the names. The letter inserts are designed to redirect the light towards the viewer. The highly polished surface of the granite reflects the sky, thereby suspending the brightly lit astronauts' names among images of clouds. The control panels of the structure are electrically powered and gear driven. A smaller commemorative "mission" wall, also sheathed in granite but fixed in place, terminates a walkway that extends back at an angle from the main structure. The memorial stands on a small rise next to a lake, with a ramped walkway leading up to it. Subject:  Abstract -- Geometric Occupation -- Transportation -- Astronaut Homage -- Freeman, Theodore C. Homage -- Bassett, Charles A., II Homage -- See, Elliot M., Jr. Homage -- Williams, Clifton C., Jr. Homage -- Grissom, Virgil Homage -- White, Edward H., II Homage -- Chaffee, Roger B. Homage -- Adams, Michael J. Homage -- Scobee, Francis Homage -- Smith, Michael J. Homage -- Resnik, Judith A. Homage -- Onizuka, Ellison S. Homage -- McNair, Ronald E. Homage -- Jarvis, Gregory B. Homage -- McAuliffe, Sharon Christa Homage -- Carter, Manley L., Jr. Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Merritt Island Site-specific Kinetic Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Kennedy Space Center, Mail Code AMF, Florida 32899 Located NASA at Space Port USA, Merritt Island, Florida Remarks:  Nearby plaque: "Whenever mankind has sought to conquer new frontiers there have been those who gave their lives for the cause. This astronauts memorial, dedicated May 9, 1991, is a tribute to American men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, believing the conquest of space is worth the risk of life. The Astronaut Memorial Foundation." Nearby plaque: "This astronauts memorial was funded primarily by the state of Florida and its residents who purchased Challenger license plates, and other private sector contributors, in honor of the dedicated pioneers who gave their lives in pursuit of space exploration. The Astronaut Memorial Foundation: Board of Directors: Alan L. Helman, founder, Donald T. Beck, Randolf E. Berridge, Paul C. Donnelly, Elenor Y. Fisher, Glenda E. Hood, D. Robert McGinnis, David W. Waldrop, Charles D. Walker, David E. Walsh; National co-chairs: U.S. Senator Jake Garn, U.S. Congressman Bill Nelson." The memorial was created to honor those astronauts who died in the line of duty, and was designated a national memorial by Congress and President George Bush. The memorial was dedicated on May 9, 1991 by Vice President Dan Quayle. Cost of the memorial was $6.2 million. IAS files contain copy of related Astronauts Memorial Foundation brochure and fact sheet. IAS files contain copies of related articles from Progressive Architecture, 1:89, pg. 68-70 and 7:91, pg. 72-80. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida survey, 1995. Progressive Architecture, 7:91, pg. 72-80. Illustration:  Image on file. Progressive Architecture, 7:91, pg. 72-73. 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 FL000876   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture FL000876 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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