Creation Date

Sculpture creation date: 1992

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Black and white photograph of a tall metal sculpture consisting of a globe balanced above a polished cylinder on a concrete base, set near a roadside with leafless trees in the background. The photograph shows “River World,” a sculpture by Roger L. Majorowicz, 1992, at Laura E. Richards Elementary School in Gardiner, Maine, standing on a square concrete base surrounded by a ring of emerging flowers in a grassy strip between the street and sidewalk. A smooth stainless steel cylinder rises vertically from the base, its reflective surface catching light and subtly mirroring the surroundings. At the top of the column, several stacked circular elements support a large polished globe whose surface is decorated with swirling patterns, suggesting continents and water currents. A long, angled, telescoping rod extends upward from the globe, emphasizing vertical movement. In the background, bare trees, parked vehicles, and modest buildings line the street, providing a small-town context that contrasts with the sculpture’s global theme. 1994. Unidentified, photographer. (See p16873-p16875, p17064-p17076)(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

Sculpture

Collection

MF161

Series Number

NA4800

Identifier

p17075

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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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