San Francisco State University
Lakeside
Buckeye and the Benches by William Wareham
In front of the Gymnasium
Buckeye is an abstract modern sculpture.To enhance its functionality,Wareham was commissioned to build three benches consistent to the central piece. Throughout his distinguished career as a sculptor, William Wareham has remained true to his inner spirit, capturing viewer’s consciousness through his powerful abstract works. A compatriot of Mark di Suvero, Wareham creates works with a strong common thread, using recycled steel as his primary material. Featured in many strong National collections, William Wareham achieves some of the most consistently accomplished compositions in contemporary sculpture.
His impressive education includes:
1971 MFA University of California, Berkeley, CA
1969 MA University of California, Berkeley, CA
1964 BFA Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia, PA
1964-67 Peace Corps, Cuzco, Peru
1963 Yale university, Award Scholarship, Summer Program of Music and Art, Norfolk, CT
1962 University of the Americas, Mexico City, Mexico
Evidence that an impressive education in and of itself isn’t the basis for the creation of engaging, much less “interesting” art.
I’ll be honest and say that this one I can live without seeing in person.
I’m not sure about this one either – would have to see it in person I guess.
Not sure what to think about the sculpture, but I like the benches! 🙂
I like it, but the only thing that makes sense is a kind of spider’s web. Must be something you react to viscerally. Cool colors.