Solstice Calendar - Sherman, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 38.845 W 096° 35.849
14S E 722805 N 3725652
On the campus of Austin College in front of Abell Library.
Waymark Code: WMXJQQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Austin College

“Solstice Calendar” was installed in front of Abell Library in April 1986 by John Van Alstine in celebration of the new library and to commemorate the Texas Sesquicentennial. The sculpture combines art and science, marking the solstice of each season with a shadow falling over metal bars that are a part of the sculpture. The sculpture is constructed of three pieces of Texas pink granite, selected in honor of the Sesquicentennial and because it has a wonderful light pink color, flecked with large pronounced crystals and mica, making it seem alive in reflected sunlight. It was dedicated by the Board of Trustees in recognition of the generous gift by Harriet A. and Heywood C. Clemons on November 6, 1986.

Title: Solstice Calendar

Artist: John Van Alstine

Media (materials) used: Texas pink granite

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Austin College Campus

Date of creation or placement: April 1986
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