Public Art and Architecture from Around the World

Tag: cast stone sculpture

  • Jaques Schnier on Treasure Island

    Treasure Island Building #1 These two cast stone sculpture represents India and were done by Jacques Schnier for the Golden Gate International Exposition.  They have been known by several names, including “The Tree of Life,” but the preferred name is “Spirit of India.”  These are just two of  twenty that were part of the Unity…

  • Adaline Kent sculptures on Treasure Island

    Treasure Island Building #1 These cast stone statues are part of Adaline Kent’s group of three Pacific Islander statues that were among the twenty Pacific Unity sculptures produced for the Court of the Pacifica at the 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition.  The two  shown here are listening to a stringed instrument (most likely a ukelele)…