Olbrich Gardens/Olbrich Botanical Society Grounds Maintenance 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison Wisconsin 53704
Date:
Commissioned July 1985. Dedicated June 5, 1988
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wisconsin survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Hurst, Frances W., "A Common Joy," 1991, pg. 71.
(On plaque on foundation:) FIDDLEHEADS Sylvia U. Beckman unsigned
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Summary:
An abstract sculpture, yellow ochre in color, depicting five individual fiddlehead ferns of varying heights. The ferns rise up from a central base, curving up and out, and back in again. Each fern head has detailed carving on the topmost curving portion, representing a coiled fern head which has yet to open. The base of the sculpture is a cross shape.
