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In 1982 Arthur had access to a metal recycling yard and worked to produce
a series of large sculptures. These cubist constructions inspired by American sculptor David Smith
are made from discarded steel and stainless steel found objects.
Photo from news story
by Bob Fellows
WTVT news story by Bob Fellows
(old scratchy video)
Full page article by Philip Morgan
The Tampa Tribune/Friday/Nov,5, 1982
One of the original works from that series “Chair Muse” is located on Franklin Street Mall at City Hall Plaza.
It is part of the permanent collection of the City of Tampa
"Chair Muse"
1982
Steel and Stainless Steel
City of Tampa Building
Franklin St, just south of Kennedy
Sculptures from the original series have been sited at different public venues
for exhibitions throughout the years in the Tampa Bay area.
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Four of the sculptures were exhibited in Kiley Gardens in downtown Tampa for many years
Link to PublicWorkx.com for additional photos of the Kiley Gardens installations
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Currently 3 sculptures from the original series are sited at HCC Performing Arts Building in Ybor City
For further information use contact form, Thank you
Bradley Arthur
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