VIA
SOLARIS 2006-
Commissioned
by the State University of Indiana,Terre Haute
bronze, stainless and sunlight
Via Solaris successfully welds the character of large scale
contemporary sculpture with the tradition and function of humankind's
oldest scientific instrument, the calendar - has special
relevance in a university setting passionately interested in the
relationship between the arts and sciences.
With
its impressive scale, placement and design, the work simultaneously
combines aspects of astronomy, physical science, and contemporary
art. It creates an important destination on campus, engaging, educating
and challenging the university and local communities.
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