Two Open Triangles - Ann Arbor, MI - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

This art piece can be found behind the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library at 1000 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 on the north campus of the University of Michigan, Ford's alma mater. From Museum Without Walls: Gift of Verna and Kelly Goss and dedicated by former President Gerald R. Ford in November 1982. Mr. Goss was a fraternity brother of Ford’s when both were in school at U-M. This sculpture was commissioned for this site. Known for his kinetic works, Rickey created this piece so that the triangles move elegantly and quietly in the breeze.

From Smithsonian Listing: A kinetic, abstract sculpture with two wind-driven triangles mounted on a pole. The triangles rotate, converge, part, and create a flow of changing shapes. The sculpture is mounted on a short, wide base.

TITLE: Two Open Triangles ARTIST(S): George Rickey DATE: Nov. 10, 1982 MEDIUM: Stainless Stell CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MI000411 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Located behind the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library at the University of Michigan. DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Due to the medium being stainless steel, I observed no damage to the sculpture due to weather nor malicious behavior.

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