Argonaut - Griffiss International Sculpture Garden - Rome, NY
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Another in a series of sculptures located in the International Sculpture Garden in east Rome, NY.
Waymark Code: WMQ0BP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2015
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The "Argonaut" is another in the series of around 20 pieces of abstract sculpture featured in the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden, located primarily on and around the former Griffiss Air Force Base green spaces.
From the Official Guide:
"Argonaut is a steel sculpture reminiscent of the coiled egg case of a species of octopus belonging to the genus Argonauta. Its spiral shape is also similar to a ram’s horn—in this case, the ram that was the source of the golden fleece in the mythical tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece. As Kirk explains, "An Argonaut is also a seeker; the heroes who sailed on the Argo with Jason were searching not only for the Golden Fleece, but for the adventure and knowledge. Also, the spiral is a common shape in nature—in seashells, fiddlehead ferns, and galaxies, so the sculpture is open to many interpretations.'"
The piece was finished on-site during the summer of 2009. It was sold to the Sculpture Park by the artist in 2010.
Title: Argonaut
Artist: Jonathan Kirk
Media (materials) used: Aluminum tubing and sheeting
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Griffiss International Sculpture Garden
Date of creation or placement: 2009
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