International Sculpture Day Tour 2022

April 30 is International Sculpture Day. Enjoy the Anderson Sculpture Garden in person or virtually!

For more on the Anderson Sculpture Garden: https://www.museums.iastate.edu/visit...

Works of art seen:
“Slant Rhyme #20” by Charles Ginnever. 1992. Steel. On loan from the Karen & Robert Duncan Collection, Lincoln, NE.

“Forward,” by William King. 1984. Aluminum. Gift of James R. and Barbara R. Palmer. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U93.20

“Panther with Deer” and “Panther” by Christian Petersen. 1920s. Bronze. Purchased by University Museums. The acquisition, conservation and installation was supported by John and Mary Pappajohn, Des Moines, Iowa; Philip and Susan (Kretschmar) Sargent; Dr. W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd; Arthur Klein; Elizabeth Anderson; Max and Monica Porter; Rita and Norman Riis; Carol Berg Grant; Don Jordahl; and Mike Polka in memory of Sande McNabb. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2011.320 and U2011.321.

“Bighorn” by Gwyn Murrill. 2008-2011. Bronze. Gift of the Artist. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2016.555.

“4-H Calf” by Christian Petersen. Cast in 2004 from 1941 plaster maquette. Bronze. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2004.57

“Cornhusker” by Christian Petersen. Cast in 2001 from 1941 plaster maquette. Bronze. Funding supported by the Office of External Affairs and University Museums, Iowa State University; and by Dorothy and Joseph Picken. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. UM2000.140

“Reclining Nudes” by Christian Petersen. 1936. Terra cotta. Commissioned by Iowa State College for Roberts Hall removed in the 1990s, reinstallation in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden in 2011. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U88.74

“Library Girl” and “Library Boy” by Christian Petersen. Cast in 2008 from 1941 plaster moquettes. Bronze. Commissioned by University Museums with funding from cindy and Randy Looper, Dana and Ken Schumacher, Mary Watkins, Clifford Smith and University Museums. In the Christian Petersen Art Museum, Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden, Morrill Hall, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2008.542 and U2008.541

“Solo” by William King. 1973. Painted aluminum. Purchased by the University Museums with funding from the Vice Presidential offices of Business and Finance and Student Affairs. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U2011.468

“Untitled [Flat Illusion Series]” by Charles Ginnever. 1968. Steel. Gift of Jon and Molly Ott in memory of Frieda Gorewitz, Holocaust survivor, who was personally responsible for saving the lives of at least 18 children as a member of the Belgian resistance. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. U2020.21

“Slant Rhyme #22” by Charles Ginnever. 1992. Steel. On loan from the Jon and Molly Ott Collection, CA.

“Midas and Fog” by Charles Ginnever. 1966. Steel, acrylic lacquer. On loan from the Jon and Molly Ott Collection, California.

“Jack Trice” by Christopher B. Bennett. 1988. Bronze. Commissioned by the Government of the Student Body, Iowa State University. In the Art on Campus Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. U88.22abcd

Music:
"Icebreaker" by Kiri T