''Edge Elements'' is a
public sculpture
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by
Richard Hansen located at
South Shore Park on the south side of
Milwaukee
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,
Wisconsin
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. ''Edge Elements'' is a series of five sculptures.
The group of sculptures was commissioned by the
Milwaukee County Percent for Art Program.
Description
Each sculpture is made of several large pieces of Wisconsin red granite arranged in a different formation. Several sculptures also incorporate carved elements made of white granite. The forms of the individual sculpture all offer seating and views of
Lake Michigan. Each sculpture is set on a square bed of crushed stone.
Historical information
Funds for ''Edge Elements'' were made available during the five-year redevelopment of South Shore Park, which included improvements to its bike path, breakwater, and shoreline.
The budget for the artwork was $110,000.
In June 2007, the South Shore Park Watch offered a tour of the artworks as part of an area-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the
Milwaukee County Parks System.
In 2008, ''Edge Elements'' was selected by
Jodi Pinto and
Ted Landsmark for recognition by the
Americans for the Arts
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Public Art Network as an outstanding project in its "Year in Review."
See also
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Environmental art
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References
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2006 establishments in Wisconsin
2006 sculptures
Granite sculptures in Wisconsin
Outdoor sculptures in Milwaukee