ONSITE '88: Four Directions

Project Details

Location: Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St. 
Date: July 16-September 16, 1988 

Four artists were selected to be part of Onsite: Four Directions, a temporary sculpture project in Bluemont Park.
Funded by Arlington County and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. 

Arch of Bluemont

Arch of Bluemont by Kerima Gabbay Artist: Kerima Gabbay  
Materials: Carved pine

This monumental sculpture was an organic triumphal arch, created in honor of Bluemont Park. The arch was embellished with carved vines, birds, flowers, and insects.

 

 

Mirror, Mirror

Mirror Mirror by Theresa Martin Artist: Theresa Martin
Materials: Mirror, steel, cement, wood, Plexiglas, beads, paint, paper 

Mirror, Mirror was a large-scale, sculptural kaleidoscope. The work could be enjoyed in two ways: either as a sculpture viewed from afar, or from within, by viewing nature through the kaleidoscope’s infinite pattern. 

 

 

Tall Couple

Tall People by Thomas Mullany Artist: Tom Mullany
Materials: wood, paint

These two elongated sculptures depicted a man and a woman dressed in navy business suits and red ties. The artist was interested in depicting a simple rendition of contemporary humans. 

 

 

Vertebrae V

Vertebrae by Foon Sham Artist: Foon Sham
Materials: Plywood panels, PVC pipe, steel, paint 

When selecting a location for his sculpture, Foon Sham was intrigued by the flow and grace of Four Mile Run. He developed a sculpture that spanned the banks of the streambed. The sculpture resembles a backbone, made of bright red segmented panels. Learn more about Foon Sham.

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