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Garden of Stone and Light
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Garden of Stone and Light

Artist / Maker (American, 1934 - 2018)
Date1989
OriginUSA
MediumOil on linen canvas murals, granite column, terrazzo floor
DimensionsTwo Murals (each): 288 x 144 in. (731.5 x 365.8 cm) Granite column: 108 x 14 in. (274.3 x 35.6 cm) Terrazzo Floor: 324 x 144 in. (823 x 365.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCommissioned by the Iowa Art in State Buildings Program for the Durham Computation Center with support from the Class of 1939. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
CopyrightUniversity Museums, Iowa State University prohibits the copying or reproduction in any medium of materials on this website with the following exceptions: Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff for educational use in formal instruction, papers, presentations and projects; limited non-commercial; and personal use that meets the criteria for fair use as defined in the U.S. copyright laws. Images from the University Museums’ collection cannot be used for publication, apparel/non-apparel merchandise, digital or commercial purposes without prior written permission from the University Museums, Iowa State University. Fair use does not apply to the extent that a license agreement or other contract controls reproduction or other use. University Museums and Iowa State University makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright of the art object depicted in the photo materials and assumes no responsibility for any claims by third parties arising out of use of the photo materials. Users must obtain all other permissions required for usage of the art object and the photo materials. For more information, please see http://www.museums.iastate.edu/ImageReproduction.html
Object numberU89.65a-d
Status
On view
Label TextThe Garden of Stone and Light includes two canvas paintings, a free standing granite column, and the terrazzo floor. It considers the nature of the building and reflects the world of dualities, permanence and transience. The Garden of Stone and Light is intended to bring the exterior architectural elements inside--reinforcing the simple classical and contemporary co-mingling of ideas. The work provides an exhilarating reminder of the passage of ideas through stone and light.
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Durham Center, Atrium, first floor
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