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Sculptor:
Severson, William Conrad 1924-1999  Search this
Schultz, Saunders 1927-2017  Search this
Fabricator:
Scopia Studios  Search this
Medium:
Polished stainless steel
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Homart Development Company 4975 Preston Park Boulevard Plano Texas 75093
Located Between 1465 & 4975 Preston Park Boulevard at Preston Park South Dallas Texas
Date:
1984-1986. Dedicated Oct. 16, 1986
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, Dallas survey, 1992.
Image on file.
unsigned
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.
Summary:
Sculpture is an abstract representation of trees. Thirty-six elements stand in an open circular area. Strong winds, prevalent in the area, actually play the pieces, creating music within a two-octave scale with specifically designed major and minor tubular bells, wind reeds, wind whips, jingles, bangles and tuba phones.
Topic:
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Landscape--Tree  Search this
Performing Arts--Music  Search this
Control number:
IAS TX000401
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_323216