Garden Wreath
| Garden Wreath | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture suspended in the Central Library's entry foyer in 2012 | |
| Artist | Larry Kirkland |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Aluminum, brass leaf |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Owner | City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council |
Garden Wreath is a 1997 sculpture by American artist Larry Kirkland, located in the entry foyer of the Central Library in Portland, Oregon. Funded by Multnomah County's Percent for Art program, the suspended ellipse sculpture measures 10.5 feet (3.2 m) x 31 feet (9.4 m) and is made of gilded and coppered aluminum leaves.[1][2] It displays images and text, and introduces the artist's "Garden of Knowledge" series, which also includes and Solar Wreath (1997).[1] According to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, these three works relate "in form, materials and metaphor",[2] illustrating Kirkland's belief that the library is "a place where people explore, uncover and learn".[1] The work is part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Public Art Search: Garden Wreath". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ a b "Public Art Search: Solar Wreath". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ "Garden Wreath, 1997". cultureNOW. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
External links[]
- Garden Wreath at the Public Art Archive
- Portland Cultural Tours: Public Art Walking Tour (PDF), Regional Arts & Culture Council
- 1997 establishments in Oregon
- 1997 sculptures
- Aluminum sculptures in Oregon
- Southwest Portland, Oregon