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Borofsky, Jonathan,
McPherson, Ron,
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure group
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Molecule Man, (sculpture).
Artist:
Borofsky, Jonathan, 1942- , sculptor.
McPherson, Ron, fabricator.
Title:
Molecule Man, (sculpture).
Dates:
1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
2 in. aluminum plate.
Dimensions:
Approx. 32 ft. x 25 ft. 10 in. x 25 ft. 10 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Abstract aluminum sculpture of four flat human figures joined in the center at the arms. The figures are positioned at 90 degree angles and are punctuated with holes of varying sizes and locations. Each pair of figures walk towards each other with arms extended. The sculpture stands directly on a plaza.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure group
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by United States General Services Administration, Washington, District of Columbia
Located Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple, Los Angeles, California 90012
Remarks:
Nearby plaque: "Jonathan Borofsky. Molecule Man. 1991. Commissioned for the United States by the General Services Administration Art-in-Architecture Program." Cost of the sculpture was $295,000. IAS files contain copy of related General Service Administration database record.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.
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 CA001326
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