Accession Number
2014/1.600

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
Tom Gibbs

Object Creation Date
late 20th century

Medium & Support
steel

Dimensions
33 in x 25 1/2 in x 8 in (83.82 cm x 64.77 cm x 20.32 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Subject matter
Tom Gibbs creates abstract outdoor sculptures, often installed in public places. His work is installed at a number of universities across the United States, including on several campuses in his home state of Iowa. Gibbs apprenticed with German sculptor, Walter Arno and is inspired by landscapes, as well as, a variety of subjects including technology, communications, the philosophy of 20th century European history, and financial markets.

Physical Description
This sculpture consists of a large smooth copper colored dome with abstract forms of the same copper colored steel extending from the edges and forward. The dome is cracked and welded together. Some of the abstract forms seem to be acting as repairs to hold it together. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
abstract sculpture

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
dome topped (shape)
steelwork (visual works)