Creation Date

Dedication date: 1991

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Description

Black and white photograph of a tall metal sculpture mounted on a square concrete base. “Why Not?,” 1991, by Melita Brecher, consists of a vertical metal plate with a broad, notched top that splits into two asymmetric wing-like extensions. The surface of the metal shows signs of weathering and patina. The form is both geometric and organic, with soft, rounded edges contrasting a strong vertical presence. The setting is an outdoor area surrounded by leafless trees, creating a stark background that emphasizes the sculpture's shape. Hulls Cove Geronimo Sculpture Garden, located in Hulls Cove, Maine. The garden was established in 1990 by H.G. “Skip” Brack, a tool historian and art lover. 1994. Jill Linzee, photograph. (See p16198-p16226.) (See NA4800.)

Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) (1990-1995) was a nationwide survey that ran from 1990-1995 documenting America’s outdoor sculpture. Established in 1990, SOS! helped educate local communities about America’s endangered sculptural heritage. The Maine Arts Commission was one of 106 organizations to participate in this survey.

Topic

Folk art, Sculpture

Collection

MF161

Series Number

NA4800

Identifier

p16216

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Existence and Location of Originals

Located at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress: AFC 2012/047 https://lccn.loc.gov/2013655211.

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