Tilted Donuts #5 by Fletcher Benton
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N 37° 25.376 W 122° 08.550
10S E 575873 N 4142136
An interesting steel sculpture found in the middle of Palo Alto, CA
Waymark Code: WM25RC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2007
Views: 53
Fletcher Benton's recent works have centered on large-scale sculptures that visually challenge rules of the physical world, particularly gravity and balance. Benton carefully arranges each of the geometric elements comprising his monumental steel sculptures, exploring the thickness and weight of the medium in his complex configurations. The artist taught himself sign painting as a young man, and became fascinated with the alphabet and the geometrical forms inherent in letters. This interest in geometric relationships translated into Benton's sculptural work after he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and discontinued painting.
The circle, a figure of completion, appears as the primary focal point in many of Benton's recent sculptures. Serving as a frame or an anchor for other geometric elements, the circle emphasizes the dynamic of balance and imbalance important to these works. Geometric forms are chosen decisively by the artist, and with great attention to their interactions with one another.
For more information: www.fletcherbenton.com
Title: Tilted Donuts #5
Artist: Fletcher Benton
Media (materials) used: steel
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): corner of El Camino Real and Page Mill Rd
Date of creation or placement: 2002
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