Leland I

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Leland I
Leland I by Lee Kelly and Bonnie Bronson, Portland, Oregon.jpg
The sculpture in 2015
Leland I
Artist
Year1975 (1975)
TypeSculpture
Medium
Dimensions910 cm× 610 cm× 460 cm(30 ft× 20 ft× 15 ft)
Condition"Treatment needed" (1994)
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 45°30′25″N122°40′47″W / 45.50687°N 122.67985°W / 45.50687; -122.67985
OwnerCity of Portland

Leland I, sometimes stylized as Leland 1 or Leland #1, [1] is an outdoor 1975 sculpture by Lee Kelly and Bonnie Bronson, installed in Portland, Oregon, United States.

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Description and history

Plaque for the sculpture, which reads in part: "This artwork is owned by the City of Portland and maintained by the Regional Arts & Culture Council." Leland I plaque, Portland (2015) - 1.jpg
Plaque for the sculpture, which reads in part: "This artwork is owned by the City of Portland and maintained by the Regional Arts & Culture Council."

Leland I was designed by Lee Kelly and Bonnie Bronson, and marked one of the former's first large scale public artworks. [2] In addition, Ron Travers from the architectural firm Travers-Johnston served as architect and Robert Gardner from the McArthur/Gardner Partnership served as landscape architect. Pioneer Enamel was the contractor and David Cotter was an assistant. [3] The welded Cor-Ten steel and vitrified porcelain sculpture was completed during 1973–1975 and installed in the American Plaza Towers courtyard (called American Plaza), [2] at the intersection of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Lincoln Street, in 1975, having been commissioned and funded by the Portland Development Commission. [1] [3]

Plaque for the sculpture, which reads in part, "City of Portland Development Commission / South Auditorium Urban Renewal Project". Leland I plaque, Portland (2015) - 2.jpg
Plaque for the sculpture, which reads in part, "City of Portland Development Commission / South Auditorium Urban Renewal Project".

The abstract, geometric sculpture is constructed from three square and rectangular forms. [1] Overall, the installation measures approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) x 20 feet (6.1 m) x 15 feet (4.6 m) and weighs 15,565 pounds (7,060 kg). [3] Its pieces measure 115 inches (2.9 m) x 96 inches (2.4 m) x 56 inches (1.4 m) (east), 90 inches (2.3 m) x 67 inches (1.7 m) x 132 inches (3.4 m) (middle), and 20 feet (6.1 m) x 55 inches (1.4 m) x 56 inches (1.4 m) (west), respectively. [1] The installation features lighting also designed by the artists. Leland I was surveyed and considered "treatment needed" by the Smithsonian's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in January 1994. [3] In 2010, it was restored to address structural issues and saved from deaccession. [1] Funding for the conservation efforts was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Regional Arts & Culture Council, residents of the American Plaza Towers, and Kelly patrons. [2]

Reception

According to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, which administers the work, the sculpture is considered a "seminal" piece in the City of Portland's public art collection. [1] It has been called "temple-like" by art ltd. magazine and "striking" by the Oregon Arts Commission. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Public Art Search: Leland #1". Regional Arts & Culture Council . Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Art Notes:
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Leland I, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution . Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ Radon, Lisa (January 2011). "Appreciation: Lee Kelly". Art LTD. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Oregon's Sculptor: Lee Kelly". Oregon Arts Commission. November 27, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
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