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Patterson, Curtis,
Homage -- Owens, Jesse
Occupation -- Sport
Ethnic -- African American
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Columbus
Sculpture
Celebration for a Champion, (sculpture).
Artist:
Patterson, Curtis, 1944- , sculptor.
Title:
Celebration for a Champion, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 4, 1984.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: polished bronze; Base: brown brick and concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 13 ft. x Diam. 32 ft.; Base: approx. Diam. 37 ft. (15,000 lbs.).
Inscription:
Jefferson 1984 Founder's mark appears.
Description:
An abstract piece, composed of four pyramid or triangular-shaped pieces, with text highlighting events in Jesse Owens' track career.
Subject:
Homage -- Owens, Jesse
Occupation -- Sport -- Track & Field
Ethnic -- African American
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Columbus
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Ohio State University, Campus Art Memorial Committee, The Office of the University Architect and Physical Planning, 400 Central Classroom Building, 2009 Millikin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Located Ohio State University, Ohio Stadium, Jesse Owens Plaza at the stadium's north entrance, Columbus, Ohio
Remarks:
The sculpture commemorates Jesse Owens' track and field accomplishments, both at the Olympics and at Ohio State. The four pyramid points represent his 1936 Olympic gold medals and the four world records he broke in 1935 at a Big Ten Meet. On the north side of the work, the triangular piece is symbolic of a hurdle. On the west side, the lattice represents his struggle to success. The sculpture cost $100,000 and was funded through a 1.4 million dollar capital improvements bill for the Stadium. IAS files contain related newsclippings from Ohio State Lantern, dated Feb. 7, 1983 and Feb. 10, 1983; and a OSU news release, dated May 2, 1984.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Columbus 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 OH000147
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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