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Sculptor:
Faust, Lawrence  Search this
Medium:
Found objects, including ceramic, concrete, crystals and glass pieces, metal, carved and painted wood, painted plexiglas, wheels, machinery, piano
Culture:
African  Search this
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Folk
Sculptures-Kinetic
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Faust, Lawrence Gloversville New York
Date:
1989-1999
Notes:
Rinner, Alison, 1999.
Inventory Staff, 2009.
Summary:
The Faust ArtPark consisted of some 150 pieces of sculpture composed of objects and natural materials found on site. The works use spiritual icons, symbols and images from African, Native American, Hindu, Christian and astrological philosophies. The sculptures are interactive, and are altered when touched by humans, wind and light. "Harmony is not Easy" is a globe-like work which must be shaken in order to hear its music. "Rainbow People" combines Nigerian and Hindu Chakra traditions. It is comprised of seven figures who each represent a Nigerian deity. Each figure is painted a color found in Chakra crystals to represent the seven life forces of the Hindu Chakra. Paintings on plexiglas attached to white surfaces become animated by a moving light source. Other works incorporate images of crosses, a kaleidoscope, Nigerian goddesses, totem poles, Shaman folklore, the Zodiac and Hebrew letters.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Religion--Hinduism  Search this
Religion--Christianity  Search this
Religion--Judaism  Search this
Mythology--Other--African  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Astrology  Search this
Emblem--Cross  Search this
Figure group  Search this
Object--Art Object--Totem pole  Search this
Occupation--Religion--Shaman  Search this
Emblem--Zodiac  Search this
Object--Letter  Search this
Control number:
IAS 73261781
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_345585