Walking Flower - Cameron University - Lawton, OK
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N 34° 36.369 W 098° 25.914
14S E 552087 N 3829514
Abstract of a flower with many petals, located at Cameron University next to the amphitheater
Waymark Code: WM9NGZ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2010
Views: 3
Walking Flower sculpture is located at a courtyard in Cameron University, on the NE corner of campus. There are several pieces of art in this area, and also a nice amphitheater for student productions.
The sculpture is a series of flower stems that appear to be "walking" in different directions. What I really like about this piece of art is the design of the petals. Up close they look like paddles, pieces of wood shaped like a boat paddle, angled differently to give the appearance of motion. All of the stems come from a center piece, and there are about
From the SAIS:
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 11 x 11 x 10 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 6 in. x Diam. 2 1/2 in.
Inscription:
(On steel pipe:) SURLS 3-81 signed
Remarks:
The sculptor received fabrication assistance from Cameron University sculpture students.
TITLE: Walking Flower
ARTIST(S): James Surls
DATE: March 1981
MEDIUM: Sculpture: welded and painted steel pipe, and fir; Base: steel rods with underground concrete mass.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OK000081
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Cameron University, Fine Arts Courtyard
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