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 Ferro Sphere #1 - Olathe, Ks Posted by:  iconions
N 38° 53.054 W 094° 49.173
15S E 342179 N 4305503
This welded metal spherical sculpture is located at 201 North Cherry Street in Olathe, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMVW42
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2017
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This welded metal spherical sculpture is located at 201 North Cherry Street. The sculpture rests on the ground. It appears red with rust, which looks like is on purpose. There are interesting shapes and textures that have been incorporated into the piece.
Ferro Sphere #1
SCULPTOR: Dynneson, Donald Lee 1938-
MEDIUM: Iron
TYPE: Sculptures
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
OWNER/LOCATION: Administered by City of Olathe Parks and Recreation 200 West Santa Fe Street Olathe Kansas 66061
Located 201 North Cherry Street Olathe Kansas
DATE: Dedicated June 27, 2006
NOTES: Kansas City Adopt A Monument, 2014.
SUMMARY: An open sphere adorned with a loose pattern of flat abstract designs symbolizing cooperation of disparate personalities.
TOPIC: Abstract
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74870095
- Smithsonian Outdoor Sculptures Website
Ferro Sphere #1
Location: Olathe City Hall, 100 E Santa Fe Street, Olathe, KS
Owner: City of Olathe
Artist: Donald Dynneson
Dates: Dedicated June 27, 2006
Medium: Iron, scrap metal
Description:
The artist took pieces of scrap iron and metal and welded them together into a spherical shape to represent the cooperation of disparate personalities. Due to the spherical shape, the sculpture is ever changing and presents to you a new view as you change your viewing angle.
- City of Fountains Website
Ferro Sphere #1
By Donald Dynneson
(Olathe seal)
OLATHE Welded Metal
KANSAS
- Marker Text
TITLE: Ferro Sphere #1
ARTIST(S): Donald Dynneson
DATE: 6/27/2006
MEDIUM: Iron
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74870095
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Southeast corner of the Community Enhancement Building 200 North Cherry
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None seen - this sculpture is meant to interact with the elements - hence the leaves inside and the rust on the outside.
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