Sculpture: aluminum and stainless steel with acrylic lacquer; Basin: aluminum
Type:
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Kinetic
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Tampa Art in Public Places 1420 North Tampa Street Tampa Florida 33602
Located Tampa Convention Center Tampa Florida
Date:
1983. Installed Dec. 10, 1990. Dedicated May 3, 1992
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Tampa survey, 1993.
Image on file.
(On plaque on basin:) SHAMAYIM/kinetic sculpture/acrylic lacquer on aluminum fountain/YAACOV AGAM/Gift of Ken Good/City of Tampa/Art in Public Places program/1991
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Summary:
Moving abstract fountain sculpture consisting of three cylinders. The tallest cylinder is stationary and the other two rotate simultaneously around it. The revolutions are synchronized with programmed music. Synchronization is coordinated by a computer. Both fire and water spout from the fountain. The painted sculpture in motion creates a rainbow effect, which symbolizes the covenant between God and man.
