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Description:: Incredible abstract sculpture abounds for the public's viewing pleasure, IF they can find it. This category is dedicated to locating these sometime hidden treasures and waymarking them for all to see and enjoy. Please click on "show additional information" below to see requirements for posting in this category.

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You are looking for public sculpture that is of abstract form, or an abstracted representation of a form (for example, a giant hand made of thin twisted wire). There are many definitions of Abstract art, but no definitive one. A few lines from Wikipedia states, "Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art. This departure from accurate representation can be only slight, or it can be partial, or it can be complete. Abstraction exists along a continuum. Total abstraction bears no trace of any reference to anything recognizable. Figurative art and total abstraction are almost mutually exclusive. But figurative and representational (or realistic) art often contains partial abstraction." Wikipedia Abstract Art

The Figurative Public Sculpture category does allow for 100% representational pieces to slightly abstracted human, animal or fantasy creature forms. Abstract Public Sculptures allows for pieces that are beyond 'slightly abstracted.' Thus, there is a blurring of the lines between the categories. That is the nature of art.

The work must be located in an area that is open to the public and free of charge. A sculpture in an airport that is within the secure area (or any other secured location) would not fit this category as only people with tickets would be able to view the sculpture. The sculpture should be of a permanent nature; not a temporary exhibit that ends at a set time period. Consumer mass-market items commonly made of tin, plaster, plastic, concrete, etc., such as garden/patio sculptures are prohibited.

Instructions for Posting a Abstract Public Sculptures Waymark:

This category is looking for Abstract Public Art. The pieces must be free to the public and not on temporary exhibition. (The plaque for the piece or other signage usually will denote if the exhibit is temporary.)

Examples of Abstract Public Sculptures would be:

- WMA2KT Reaching - College Place, WA
- WM9EYB Roue oriflamme, Jean Arp - Ascona, TI, Switzerland
- WM98BM Lesson of a Disaster - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
- WM9BYF Meg's Pause - Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford, Ontario

A slightly abstracted Figurative Public Sculpture example would be:

WM8Y62 Horse - Fountain Hills, AZ This type of piece should be submitted to Figurative Public Sculpture.

Instructions for Posting an Abstract Public Sculpture Waymark:

1. The piece must be free to the public and not temporary.

2. Must provide accurate coordinates using Waymarkings’ default of lat/long in decimal minute per the WGS84 datum (most GPSr's default datum) and have actually visited the Waymark.

3. Minimum of two photos that you have personally taken that show the piece as best as one can. Close-ups really add to the Waymark and often two photos are not enough. Abstract pieces are often very large and may need additional photos to really showcase the piece. An example of a huge piece would be WM8RNZ Trade Deficit - Denver, CO

You are strongly encouraged to upload as many photographs to really ‘show off’ the piece. If a plaque is available with the title, artist, date, etc., you must provide this photograph. Do not include your GPSr or yourself in the default photo. An appropriate time to include people is to show scale/size.

4. Naming requirement: Title of Piece (or unknown if not known) - City, State/Province/Country (whichever is appropriate). Example: Reaching - College Place, WA

5. In the "Long Description" field, include a brief description of the piece. Try to find out a bit of information about the piece and artist; anything that would help us better understand the piece. Please cite your sources. The bulk of the text in the long description must be left black. If the post is not in English, please provide an English translation.

6. Identify the material/media used to construct the piece as well any unique features about the piece, date of creation or installation (if known) and location if the piece is in a specific area. If you do not have this information, just enter 'unknown.'

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

To help give a different perspective and to better the waymark for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the waymark.

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view gallery 0 km	Mask by Evan Penny - University of Guelph in Abstract Public Sculptures Evan Penny Mask, 1989 bronze Donald Forster Sculpture Garden, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre University of Guelph posted by: J.A.R.S. location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 8/3/2006 last visited: 11/3/2018
view gallery NE0 km	Agricultura - Guelph, Ontario, Canada in Abstract Public Sculptures A sculpture located in the Donald Forster Sculpture Park in Guelph, Ontario. posted by: monkeys4ever location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/2/2009 last visited: 4/8/2016
view gallery NW1.1 km	Garbasaurus - Guelph, Ontario in Abstract Public Sculptures Located in Royal City Park next to the Speed River near Gordon Street. Artist unknown. posted by: J.A.R.S. location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 8/7/2006 last visited: 11/1/2022
view gallery NE1.8 km	Tribute to Nahneebahweequay by Tom Benner in Abstract Public Sculptures The Queen Victoria sculpture is my favourite sculpture in the Arboretum at the University of Guelph. Queen Victoria resides high over the Centre, facing Nahneebahweequay who stands inside the Centre looking out at Queen Victoria. posted by: J.A.R.S. location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 8/6/2006 last visited: 11/1/2022
view gallery W25.7 km	Choice - Waterloo, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Series of sculptures along Father David Bauer Drive posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 7/22/2022 last visited: never
view gallery SE41.4 km	Sculpture of "Rafaga - Unleashed" in Abstract Public Sculptures Located beside Parks Canada's Marine Discovery Centre on the Waterfront Trail. posted by: The Blue Quasar location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/18/2007 last visited: 6/29/2013
view gallery NE41.7 km	Two Visions - Brampton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Abstract art piece in Brampton posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 6/29/2022 last visited: never
view gallery NE41.7 km	Syrinx's Harp - Brampton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Abstract sculpture beside the Rose Theatre posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 6/29/2022 last visited: never
view gallery NE41.8 km	Green Door - Peel Heritage Complex - Brampton, Ontario in Abstract Public Sculptures The curved green door outside the Peel Heritage Complex posted by: northernpenguin location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 9/16/2008 last visited: 8/8/2010
view gallery S42 km	Meg's Pause - Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford, Ontario in Abstract Public Sculptures This fifteen-foot, two-dimensional drawing of hands in steel, is located in the Glenhyrst sculpture gardens. posted by: 13coach13 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 7/29/2010 last visited: 10/7/2020
view gallery SE42.3 km	Portal - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Two piece sculpture in Hamilton posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/21/2012 last visited: 12/17/2014
view gallery SE42.3 km	Hollow Form with Inner Form - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Small sculpture in sculpture garden posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/19/2012 last visited: 12/17/2014
view gallery SE42.3 km	Centrepiece - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures A newer sculpture at the Hamilton Art Gallery posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/21/2012 last visited: 12/17/2014
view gallery SE42.3 km	Breath - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Piece of art outside Hamilton art museum posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/19/2012 last visited: 12/17/2014
view gallery SE42.3 km	Canadac - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Large sculpture outside art museum posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 4/19/2012 last visited: 12/17/2014
view gallery SE43 km	L'Haim/To Life - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Abstract sculpture outside Hamilton General Hospital posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 5/3/2018 last visited: never
view gallery SE43 km	Thespis - Hamilton, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Piece of art in Hamilton posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 5/1/2012 last visited: 4/14/2013
view gallery E52.5 km	Tilted Spheres - Toronto Pearson International Airport - Mississauga, Ontario. in Abstract Public Sculptures Tilted Spheres is a large piece located in terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson. posted by: saopaulo1 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 3/16/2010 last visited: 4/14/2022
view gallery E63.4 km	The Temple - Toronto, Ontario, Canada in Abstract Public Sculptures This sculpture is located in High Park in Toronto. posted by: monkeys4ever location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 12/27/2009 last visited: 5/11/2019
view gallery E63.6 km	November Pyramid - Toronto, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Abstract Sculpture in High Park posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 8/18/2017 last visited: never
view gallery E66.1 km	Universal Man - Yorkdale Mall - North York, Ontario, Canada in Abstract Public Sculptures Located at the Yorkdale Mall in North York, Ontario. posted by: monkeys4ever location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 1/3/2009 last visited: 11/17/2017
view gallery E66.5 km	Time Capsule - Toronto, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures A Kosso Eloul sculpture near Ontario Place posted by: stinger503 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 8/2/2016 last visited: never
view gallery E67.6 km	Chasidic Head - Toronto, Ontario, Canada in Abstract Public Sculptures Located at the Holy Blossom Temple at 1720 Bathurst Street, just south of Eglington Avenue West in Toronto. posted by: monkeys4ever location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 5/3/2010 last visited: 5/1/2010
view gallery E68.6 km	Flower Power - Toronto, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures This restored red sculpture has been relocated here from its former home in High Park. posted by: ras258 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 10/9/2011 last visited: never
view gallery E68.7 km	Cedars - University of Toronto, Toronto, ON in Abstract Public Sculptures Cedars, the ever-green sculpture, is one of the many pieces of art to be found on the University of Toronto grounds. posted by: ras258 location: Ontario, Canada date approved: 9/1/2011 last visited: never

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