OOS Sculpture

Serpentine Column

1998 / Christoph Spath / Hamilton

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This abstract work consists of a black granite pillar, with two polished sides and two sides left with a natural texture, and green glass set within the stone. The artist states that the pillar represents "strength and solidity" while the glass represents "the power of light, fluidity, and illumination."

Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd | Previous Location: Navy Pier Sculpture Show (Chicago, 1998)

County

: Butler

Citation

: Christoph Spath, “Serpentine Column,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed October 2, 2023, https://www.sculpturecenter.org/oosi/items/show/2210.

Title

Serpentine Column

Description

This abstract work consists of a black granite pillar, with two polished sides and two sides left with a natural texture, and green glass set within the stone. The artist states that the pillar represents "strength and solidity" while the glass represents "the power of light, fluidity, and illumination."

Creator

Christoph Spath

Date

1998

Subject

Abstract

Source

Otocast, LLC (2021). Otocast (2.5.1) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com

Publisher

Ohio Outdoor Sculpture

Identifier

2210

Location City

Hamilton

Location County

Butler

Location Previous

Navy Pier Sculpture Show (Chicago, 1998)

Location Street

1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd

Location Type

park
museum

Media Sculpture Height

126 inches

Media Sculpture Width

32 inches

Media Sculpture Depth

16 inches

Installation Date

1999

Creation Date

1998

Materials

granite
glass