Garden Wreath
| Garden Wreath | |
|---|---|
_-_133.JPG) The sculpture suspended in the Central Library's entry foyer in 2012 | |
| Artist | Larry Kirkland |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Aluminum, brass leaf |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Owner | City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council |
Garden Wreath is a 1997 sculpture by American artist Larry Kirkland, located in the entry foyer of the Central Library in Portland, Oregon.
Description and history
[edit]Funded by Multnomah County's Percent for Art program, the suspended ellipse sculpture measures 10.5 feet (3.2 m) x 31 feet (9.4 m) and is made of gilded and coppered aluminum leaves.[1][2] It displays images and text, and introduces the artist's "Garden of Knowledge" series, which also includes Garden Stair and Solar Wreath (1997).[1] According to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, these three works relate "in form, materials and metaphor",[2] illustrating Kirkland's belief that the library is "a place where people explore, uncover and learn".[1] The work is part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Public Art Search: Garden Wreath". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ a b "Public Art Search: Solar Wreath". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ "Garden Wreath, 1997". cultureNOW. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
External links
[edit]
- Garden Wreath at the Public Art Archive
- Portland Cultural Tours: Public Art Walking Tour (PDF), Regional Arts & Culture Council
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