Complexus - Sarasota, Florida, USA. - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

This sculpture titled 'Complexus' is often called the 'Star pointer' or 'Pick up sticks' by the locals. The 70 foot tall red Corten steel sculpture, by John Henry was placed permanently at #1 Sarasota Tower (Chase Bank) Tamiami Trail (us-41) in November 2012.

"The 70-foot tall, bold and bright red steel sculpture was the star of the show at this year’s Sarasota Season of Sculpture’s outdoor sculpture exhibition. As that exhibition drew to a close, the Sarasota Pubic Art Fund launched a campaign to purchase this heroic piece of art. The sculpture is located at the corner of U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, in front of One Sarasota Tower, in downtown Sarasota.
Henry, whose career as an artist spans 45 years, is critically renowned for his large-scale, hard-edged works of art, often described as resembling Pick Up Sticks. Recognized as powerful statements that bisect visual space and easily integrate into the psyche, his works have become icons in important public art collections and are found in the permanent collections of museums, galleries and other corporate, public and private venues around the world.
Thanks to the recent decision on the part of the Sarasota City Commission and the Sarasota Public Art Fund’s fundraising campaign, Sarasotans are closer to calling this sculpture a permanent feature of their landscape." Text Source: (visit link)

Title: Complexus Artist: John Henry Media (materials) used: Powder Coated Steel Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): 1 Sarasota Tower - Bayfront. Date of creation or placement: November 7th 2012.

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