Left Opener - Knoxville, TN - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Appears to be similar to a can opener. Made from stainless steel. 7 foot 6 inches tall. Located in the grass in front of the Arts and Sciences building. Created by David Peacock who is a former professor at UTK.

"Dennis Peacock is a metal sculptor. Now retired from teaching sculpture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Dennis dedicates his full time to his own work."
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TITLE: Left Opener ARTIST(S): Dennis Peacock DATE: 1987 MEDIUM: Stainless steel CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TN000195 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Outside of the Lamar Alexander Arts and Sciences Building on the campus of Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932. DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Nothing different was noted. The descriptive plaque was basically unreadable until I wiped the grime and dirt off of it. Maybe it will be good for a while again.

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