Leland I
Leland I, sometimes stylized as Leland 1 or Leland #1,[1] is an outdoor 1975 sculpture by Lee Kelly and Bonnie Bronson, installed in Portland, Oregon, United States.
| Leland I | |
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 The sculpture in 2015 | |
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| Artist | |
| Year | 1975 |
| Type | Sculpture |
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| Dimensions | 910 cm × 610 cm × 460 cm (30 ft × 20 ft × 15 ft) |
| Condition | "Treatment needed" (1994) |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| 45.50687°N 122.67985°W | |
| Owner | City of Portland |
Description and history
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Leland I was designed by Lee Kelly and Bonnie Bronson, and marked one of the former's first large scale public artworks.[2] In addition, Ron Travers from the architectural firm Travers-Johnston served as architect and Robert Gardner from the McArthur/Gardner Partnership served as landscape architect. Pioneer Enamel was the contractor and David Cotter was an assistant.[3] The welded Cor-Ten steel and vitrified porcelain sculpture was completed during 1973–1975 and installed in the American Plaza Towers courtyard (called American Plaza),[2] at the intersection of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Lincoln Street, in 1975, having been commissioned and funded by the Portland Development Commission.[1][3]
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The abstract, geometric sculpture is constructed from three square and rectangular forms.[1] Overall, the installation measures approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) x 20 feet (6.1 m) x 15 feet (4.6 m) and weighs 15,565 pounds (7,060 kg).[3] Its pieces measure 115 inches (2.9 m) x 96 inches (2.4 m) x 56 inches (1.4 m) (east), 90 inches (2.3 m) x 67 inches (1.7 m) x 132 inches (3.4 m) (middle), and 20 feet (6.1 m) x 55 inches (1.4 m) x 56 inches (1.4 m) (west), respectively.[1] The installation features lighting also designed by the artists. Leland I was surveyed and considered "treatment needed" by the Smithsonian's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in January 1994.[3] In 2010, it was restored to address structural issues and saved from deaccession.[1] Funding for the conservation efforts was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Regional Arts & Culture Council, residents of the American Plaza Towers, and Kelly patrons.[2]
Reception
According to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, which administers the work, the sculpture is considered a "seminal" piece in the City of Portland's public art collection.[1] It has been called "temple-like" by art ltd. magazine and "striking" by the Oregon Arts Commission.[4][5]
See also
References
- "Public Art Search: Leland #1". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- Art Notes:
- Damrosch, Eloise (September 2010). "From RACC Executive Director Eloise Damrosch". Art Notes. Regional Arts & Culture Council. Archived from the original on November 27, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- Damrosch, Eloise (September–October 2010). "Letter from the Executive Director" (PDF). Art Notes. 16 (2): 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- "Leland I, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- Radon, Lisa (January 2011). "Appreciation: Lee Kelly". art ltd. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- "Oregon's Sculptor: Lee Kelly". Oregon Arts Commission. November 27, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
