Nebraska Wind Sculpture
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP
N 40° 40.276 W 099° 07.379
14T E 489605 N 4502272
This in one of eight sculptures placed in I-80 rest areas in 1976.
Waymark Code: WM1BVM
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
Views: 56

In 1976, as part of the bicentennial celebration, ten abstract sculptures were commissioned to be placed in rest areas along I-80. The project is known as Nebraska's 500 Mile Sculpture Garden. Due to funding problems two of the sculptures were never completed The abstract nature of the pieces was controversial but the eight completed works have become a well loved part of the Nebraska landscape.

Nebraska Wind Sculpture, by George Baker, is a floating stainless steel construction anchored in a small lake. It's a kinetic sculpture and the individual panels and elements move slowly in response to wind currents.

George Baker, 1931-1997, was Professor of Fine Arts at occidental College in Los Angeles. Photos of more of his works and a brief biography can be found at (visit link)

More information about the Bicentennial sculpture project, this sculpture and the others, can be found at Sheldon Art Gallery's website. (visit link)
Title: Nebraska Wind Sculpture

Artist: George Baker

Media (materials) used: Stainless Steel

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): I-80 Westbound Rest area, west of exit 272

Date of creation or placement: 1976

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