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Artifact by John Geoffrey Naylor
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Artifact
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Artifact

Artist
Year1978
Classification sculpture
Medium stainless steel
Dimensions21 x 12 x 12 ft. (640 x 365.7 x 365.7 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • "Artifact" is a water sculpture, 21' X 12' X 12', composed of stainless steel and water.  It is located in the center of a 20' diameter pool.  Naylor's choice of material was based on stainless steel's durable and plastic properties. The artist employed curvilinear forms and varied angles to stretch the limits of the material and highlighting its plastic qualities, movement and change.