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Facets to the Sun by Louise Bourgeois
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Facets to the Sun
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Facets to the Sun

Artist
Year1978
Classification sculpture
Medium painted and polished steel
Dimensions28 x 120 x 120 in. (71.1 x 304.8 x 304.8 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • In the plaza of the Norris Cotton Federal Building, an abstract work of art sits opposite of the classical, monolithic structure.  "Facets to the Sun" is comprised of black, steel cylindrical forms placed on a concrete base.  The simple shapes vary in size, from 12" to 2'4" in height. Cut at a diagonal, the cylinders rest on the base and create diagonal lines.  Although the work of art is minimal and simplistic, the scultpure conveys an abstract expression of energy