Artist
Ernest Trova
Title
Abstract Variations
Year
Completed in 1976, added to the Quad in 1985
Acquisition Category
Donation
Artwork Type
Sculpture
Artwork Material
Metal scraps
Designation
N/A
Donor
N/A
Artwork Location
Visibility
Outdoor
Location
DeGarmo Hall (DEG)
Location Description
West side of the Quad by the east entrance to DeGarmo Hall
Campus Zone
Quad
Identification Plaque
N/A
Description
Abstract Variations emerged as a result of Ernest Trova’s series of pieces crafted from scraps of metal, Abbreviations. Trova, a native of St. Louis, is a self-taught artist who has achieved international acclaim as a prolific and imaginative sculptor. Much of Trova’s work is driven by a desire to explore humanity’s condition in the midst of technology, including his famous Falling Man series, which are displayed in museums around the world.
Reference Sources
- Meckstroth, Steve, and Mark Schmitt. Campus art: A walking tour of selected artwork on the campus of Illinois State University. Normal: University Marketing and Communications, 2003.