Arvin J. Alexander Memorial Explained

Arvin J. Alexander Memorial
Artist:Carl Faehnle
Medium:Granite sculpture
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Columbus, Ohio, United States
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:13

The Arvin J. Alexander Memorial is a 1991 memorial commemorating the lawyer and politician of the same name by Carl Faehnle, installed in Columbus, Ohio's Alexander AEP Park, in the United States.[1]

Description and history

The abstract pink granite memorial features three angular elements, one of which has a metal plaque with the inscription:

The geometric sculpture measures approximately 8feet x 3.5feet x 8inches, and rests on a concrete base approximately 3feet wide with a diameter of 18inches. The center element is polished and the other two have a matte finish.[1]

The piece was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1992.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arvin J. Alexander Memorial, (sculpture).. October 22, 2018. Smithsonian Institution. October 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181023200128/https://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!315382~!0#focus. live.