Roadway Confluence: Nebraska Bicentennial Sculpture Project

 

"Roadway Confluence" by Hans Van de Bovenkamp

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Digital Reconstruction: "Roadway Confluence" Hans Van de Bovenkamp, 1976 Originally installed at Sidney Rest Area, Eastbound I-80, Nebraska

The original sculpture has been removed from its site. This reconstruction combines a scan of the sculpture maquette from the Museum of Nebraska Art collection with an environmental scan from the Platte River Rest Area Eastbound. Part of the I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project and the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden collection. Splat captured by Edgeworks, the production team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. In the 1970s, Nebraska did something bold: it turned Interstate 80 into a 500-mile outdoor sculpture garden. Created for the United States Bicentennial, the project brought contemporary sculpture out from behind museum walls and placed it directly in the path of travelers crossing the state. More than 100 artists competed for a place along the interstate, but only eight were chosen. Dedicated on July 4, 1976, the sculptures were meant to spark curiosity, reflection, and conversation about the nation’s past and future. Decades later, they still do. "Roadway Confluence" was removed and is no longer on view at the Sidney rest area.

Fighting Elk Sculptures at Cabela's in Sydney, Nebraska

 The fighting elk sculptures were pretty cool.  There were two sculptures with four elk, a smaller version and a larger version.  They were poking each other with their antlers.

Nebraska Sculpture Project: Up/Over

 Up/Over by artist Linda Howard is at the Ogallala Rest Area.  When we passed the rest area was cosed but my Sheri managed to get a couple pictures as we passed on the freeway.  I like the way the strait beams form an arch. Sculpture Linda Howard, 

Nebraska Gateway Sculpture at the Brady Westbound Rest Area, I80 Nebraska

 Anthony Padavano created the Nebraska Gateway Sculpture.  To me it looks like two persons saying "hello."  It is meant to spark curiosity by using shapes to represent other things.  

Nebraska Wind Sculpture, George Baker,

 

ten commissioned but two never completed.  Of the eight the wind destroyed one so seven are still available. 

This sculpture has moving parts which make it look like a bird.

Digital Art Under the Tenth Street Bridge

 

the digital art for autumn is just cool

Kaneko Art

Central Mall Artwork and Environ

 I ventured to Central Mall this weekend.  It is the oldest mall in Omaha.  I found the decor to be interesting with lots of prints and other artwork.  I found a Native American office call Big Elk.  There were lots of prints and a few other pieces.