Quilt Kiosk #1 - Shreveport, LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 30.740 W 093° 45.034
15S E 429501 N 3597474
The sculpture is based on African-American and Anglo-American quilt motifs.
Waymark Code: WM1176R
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Smithsonian Art Inventory

"An abstract sculpture consisting of two arched openings, one within the other, that people can walk through. The sculpture is decorated with a mosaic of colorful tiles, glass and small found objects, including perfume bottles, arranged in modified quilt patterns. Recessed lighting is in the foundation."

Title: Quilt Kiosk #1

Artist: Barbara Abbott and Frances Drew

Media (materials) used: ceramic, concrete and glass over steel armature and wire lathe; Foundation: concrete.

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Across from the Courthouse on Texas Street and McNeil Street.

Date of creation or placement: 1994
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