Hudson Bay - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
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N 32° 14.112 W 110° 57.320
12S E 504208 N 3566507
Colorful abstract located in the fine arts courtyard of the University of Arizona
Waymark Code: WMB6N5
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2011
Views: 11
This bright yellow and blue abstract is a work by Lyman Kipp, known for sculpting pieces of geometric shape and bright primary colors. Hudson Bay was originally located by the Harvill Bldg. on campus, but was moved when students continually used it for posting flyers. The sculpture was moved to the fine arts courtyard and repainted. However, as of the time of this waymark submission, the plaque is still located in the sidewalk by the Harvill Bldg. Thank you to Team2002 for locating the plaque and providing the following coordinates:
N 32 13.993
W 110 57.322
The piece has three tall yellow beams, with the blue horizontal cross-shaped piece attached on top. There are several other sculptures in this same courtyard by the Music, Drama, and Photography buildings. A concrete foundation about 6 inches tall supports the sculpture.
From the Smithsonian database:
Description:
Abstract sculpture consisting of four rectangular columns, each 96 x 24 x 12 inches, connected at the top by a 12 inch high metal piece in the shape of a Greek cross. The upright columns are painted yellow and the cross shape is painted blue.
Dimensions:
9 x 8 x 8 ft.
Remarks:
Nearby marker reads: Lyman Kipp/(b. 1929)/Hudson Bay, 1968/The University of Arizona/Museum of Art/Gift of Marie Haddad.
TITLE: Hudson Bay
ARTIST(S): Lyman Kipp
DATE: 1968
MEDIUM: Painted steel
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 87880014
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
University of Arizona, fine arts courtyard (southwest corner of Speedway and Olive)
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
The location has changed to the fine arts courtyard (sw corner of Olive and Speedway), by the Drama, Music, and Photography Bldgs., and southeast of the Museum of Art
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