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Public Art (R-Z)
The following is a list of public works of art, statues, fountains, monuments and memorials located in parks, park boulevards and other public areas maintained by the Park and Recreation Department. The department also provides administrative support for the Public Art Advisory Board.
Visit the sculpture collection at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens
| Righteousness Restored, David J. Mast (1954-????) 1982, Indiana limestone |
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A male lion low to the ground, striding forward with proper left front foot, its tail touching the ground in the back, and its mouth open.
This is a limestone sculpture dedicated in 1982 and restored by David J. Mast. This sculpture is located at the former Omnisphere and Science Center at 200 S. Main. |
| Shamus the Leprechaun, Randall S. Charters (1950-????), 1993, wood |
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Shamus the Leprechaun stands holding a pipe in his proper left hand, wearing a brown cap and green vest and shoes. Sculpture is carved from a tree trunk.
Leprechaun Shamus is dedicated to Irish artists. This sculpture is located at Linwood South Park. |
| Sun Dial, Jack Zavatsky (1905-1994), 1975, bronze |
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A bronze sundial set atop a base comprised of different sized cogs put together like the inner workings of a clock. The entire piece sets atop a concrete base.
This is a welded bronze sculpture which was a gift to the citizens of Wichita from the Wichita Architect’s Wives. This sculpture is located at A. Price Woodard, Jr. Park and can be seen near Douglas Street.
Plaque: A timeless gift to the citizens of Wichita from the Wichita Architects Wives. 1975. Jack Zavatsky, sculptor. |
| Tripodal, James Rosati (1912-1988), 1970-1972, stainless steel over steel skeleton |
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An angular abstract sculpture with three four-sided legs or pods of different heights and dimensions, connected by three lateral transverse extensions. Each leg is set on an irregular, four-cornered cement base.
The sculpture was fabricated by Architectural Metal Products, Inc. In 1999, the sculpture was reconditioned by the Wichita Building Trades.
This sculpture is located at Century II Convention Center and can be seen from Douglas Street. |
| Wind Spirit Gateway, Robert Roesch (????-????), 1997, stainless steel and limestone |
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Ten 16-feet lighted stainless steel spires with two 20-feet stepped berms of limestone, topped by two 18-feet stainless steel shapes located in a 2 1/2 acre plaza.
Designed by Robert Roesch and dedicated in January, 1997. The sculpture is located at Kellogg and Main.
Visit sculptor Robert Roesch's web site. |
| Wood Sculptures, Gino Salerno (1962-????) |
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Local artist Gino Salerno has created imaginative works of folk art from the stumps of dead trees located in public areas throughout the city.
The photo shown here is Project Beauty Volunteer (1993), located on Douglas, near Waco. A replica of a Project Beauty Volunteer wearing a pink, long-sleeved sweatshirt with the Project Beauty insignia on the front, standing tending the plantings before her. Her hair is parted down the middle and she carries a large basket of flowers.
A number of Gino Salerno's sculptures can be found in Riverside Central Park. A map and information about the sculptures can be obtained from the Department of Park & Recreation in City Hall or by calling (316) 268-4361. |
| World War II Monument |
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This monument, presented to the City by the Double "V" Victorettes in 1946, honors black soldiers who served during World War II. The monument is located at McAdams Park in the baseball diamond parking lot. |
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