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Suffolk War Horse
Description
Sculpture - Figure Horse
Additional Information
Kenneth Adkins reflects upon his upbringing on a nearby farm, as well as Omaha’s proud agricultural and western heritage, and the war in Iraq by creating a mixed-media sculpture inspired by the Suffolk horse, a heavy draft horse typically employed in farming. In addition to being used for work, sport, consumer products and military operations, the horse also serves as a prominent figure in religion, mythology and art. “Suffolk War Horse” ties together all these meanings and provides a metaphor for the price of war.In this Series
Eclipse (O! Public Art Project), 2008
by Santiago Cal
Medium: Fiberglass, Paint
Location: West; 2808 N 108th Street near Godfather's Pizza
Owner: Unknown
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information:
O! (O! Public Art Project), 2007
by Bart Vargas
Medium: Fiberglass
Location: University of Nebraska at Omaha; University of Nebraska at Omaha Weber Fine Arts Building at the campus,60th & Dodge Streets
Owner: Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: This complex design represents both Omaha’s unity and diversity as well as the city’s vibrant energy, potential and future. The painted surface’s design includes twenty-two randomly placed O!s, one for each sculpture involved in the O! Public Art Project. Five skin tone colors symbolize the diversity of both the American and indigenous Omaha population.
O! My Spiky O! (O! Public Art Project), 2007
Medium: Fiberglass
Location: West; 144th & Arbor Street; east side of Harvey Oaks retail mall
Owner: Jay Noddle
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: Botanical details, such as microscopic hairs on a flower, grooves within tree bark and patterns on the underbelly of a mushroom are incorporated onto both the form and surface of this O! The artist melds heavy texture with the red O! by covering it with spikes and carving circles onto the surface.
Omaha On My Mind (O! Public Art Project), 2007
Medium: Metal, Fiberglass, Paint
Location: Downtown; Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Plaza, corner of 13th & Farnam Street
Owner: Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: Donated by Mayor Mike Fahey. This sculpture depicts the artist’s self-portrait and is constructed from mild steel, resulting in an impressive work. Alston envisioned the winds of change blowing through a net, which creates the portrait and animates the space surrounding the entire sculpture. He uses the O! symbol as a pure shape and a continuum, with the painted clouds referencing limitless possibilities.
Omaha Song (O! Public Art Project), 2007
Medium: Fiberglass
Location: Downtown; Omaha Children’s Museum at 20th & St. Mary’s Avenue
Owner: Omaha Children's Museum
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: Donated by Carol Gendler. Jamie Burmeister transformed this O! into an interactive sound sculpture by attaching tuned chimes and bars into an engaging visual arrangement. The chimes play by being struck by doorbell solenoids, which are controlled by a micro-controller, or small programmable computer. When the viewer sits on the chair within the O!, pieces of these songs about Omaha play "Omaha" (Fritze Al Carlson); "I Want to Grow with Growing Omaha"(Albert Adair); Omaha Blues(Big Joe Williams);"Omaha" (Counting Crows); "Omaha Stylee"(311);and "Omaha Flash" (Johnny Otis).
This is Omaha (O! Public Art Project), 2007
by Craig Roper
Medium: Fiberglass
Location: Mid-Town; Shoppes at Ak-Sar-Ben, 72nd & Pacific near Bed, Bath & Beyond
Owner: Jay Noddle
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: Roper incorporated historical, contemporary and visual information to engage interest and express Omaha’s vibrant qualities. The artist also incorporated photos of Omaha sights, neighborhoods, and points of interest as well as words, historical facts and doodling to round out the piece.
WO!ven (O! Public Art Project), 2007
Medium: Steel, Fiberglass
Location: Mid-Town; Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Avenue....located near Dodge Street near pedestrian bridge
Owner: City of Omaha
Series: O! Public Art Project
Additional Information: Purchased by Ted and Lisa Schwab and donated to the City of Omaha. The sculpture is primal and graphic, extremely textural, strong and durable, yet contrastingly delicate and whimsical. “wO!ven” is a strong metaphor for acknowledging process and diversity within the Omaha community. Installation of the O! was a group effort –Omaha Public Power (disconnect power line); Omaha Public Works Department (barricades and street closure); Davis Erection Company (delivered the sculpture and put in place); great crew and the artist provided refreshments.