User:Riverowl/Bearing Witness (sculpture)/Bibliography

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Bibliography

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Works Cited

Ables Kelsey. "Public Art Hides in Plain Sight.", https://www.proquest.com/central/docview/2430830702/29C3DCD0DEF04D5EPQ/19.^[1]

This article published in the Washington Post details six different public sculptures in Washington D.C. that the author considered to be significant. This list includes the sculpture “Bearing Witness”, commenting with information on its structure and the intent of the artist in designing the piece, both of which I plan to add to the article.

"Abstract Sculptures of DC: Bearing Witness.", https://historicsites.dcpreservation.org/items/show/1161.^[2]

As part of a series of articles detailing historical sites around D.C., this article describes the characteristics of the sculpture “Bearing Witness”. It contains information about the sculpture’s physical form, inspirations, and general interpretations and perceptions of the artwork which will be useful to reference in the wikipedia article of the sculpture under design and receptions sections, respectively.

"Bear Witness to Maintaining Outdoor Bronze.", https://mckaylodge.com/bear-witness-to-maintaining-outdoor-bronze/.^[3]

The Mckay Lodge conservation company is responsible for the maintenance of “Bearing Witness”. On their website page for the sculpture they detail the results of their last checkup and the processes they used to restore the sculpture. I will use information about maintenance processes for the sculpture along with notes about the sculpture's build and composition.

Castro Garden. "Martin Puryear: Spirit, Personhood, and History." Sculpture, Jan 1, Jan 1.^[4]

Garden covers many of Puryear’s works and the course of his career. On the topic of “Bearing Witness” specifically, Garden describes some of the specific influences that Puryear drew on, which will be useful to include in a “Creating Artist” section of the article.

Catlin Roger. "Major show of One of D.C.’s Own, Martin Puryear, Comes to American Art Museum." The Washinton Post, May 20, 2016, https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/major-show-of-one-of-dcs-own-martin-puryear-comes-to-american-art-museum/2016/05/19/07b0c228-1943-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html.^[5]

Roger discusses various key points of Martin Puryear's careers along with significant numerical figures related to his work. The article mentions the cost, height, and local nickname of the sculpture “The Witness” all of which will be useful to include in the sculpture’s wikipedia article, specifically under a section covering the sculptures construction.

Jean Lawlor Cohen. "Sculp-Tour.", 6/12/14, 6/12/14.^[6]

Cohen discusses the role of public 3-D art, specifically in Washington DC. She describes the sculpture “Bearing Witness” and testifies to its role as a frequent location for community concerts, art “jams”. I plan to add this information to a “Reception” section for the sculptures wiki page.

Jordannah, Elizabeth. "The Multiple Dimensions of Martin Puryear." BmoreArt, 2016, https://bmoreart.com/2016/06/the-multiple-dimensions-of-martin-puryear.html^[7]

Elizabeth discusses several significant artworks by Martin Puryear and analyzes their design and meanings, including for “Bearing Witness”. Interview quotes taken from Puryear included in the article give insight into his intent with the piece and what he expects other to see in the work, which I plan to add to a “Creating Author” and “Reception” section for the article.

Karen L. Mulder. "Presence in a Space: The Flickering Contradictions of Martin Puryear." Image, no. 9, https://imagejournal.org/article/presence-space-flickering-contradictions-martin-puryear/^[8]

In this issue of Image magazine, Mulder explores the life, career, and works of Puryear. I plan to use his discussion of “Bearing Witness”, and how Puryear’s work has been influenced by the Fang mask which has inspired the work of modernists. The material from this article will fit well into “Creating Author” and “Design” Sections for the wikipedia article.

PALMER, KIMBERLY. "This Sculpture: $1 Million. Buyer: You." Washintonian, JUNE 1, 2007.^[9]

Kimberly discusses the GSA funding of artworks alongside newly constructed buildings and the complaints that accompany many of them. Among these he discusses the funding of “Bearing Witness”, the most expensive GSA piece completed at $1 million, which I plan to use to contribute to the design and receptions sections of the article.

Quinn Chase. "What is and what could be: The Enduring Legacy of Martin Puryear.", vol. 40, https://www.proquest.com/docview/2271777164/fulltextPDF/1288418E6A4A4F42PQ/1?accountid=11091^[10]

Chase details the work and career of Martin Puryear, and provides several insights into to Puryears work. Puryear’s rejection of minimalism, theme of forcing imagination onto the audience, and style of oversized abstract work are all key pieces of information from the article I plan to include in the “Creating Author” section of the “Bearing Witness” (Sculpture) wikipedia article.

References

^ Ables, Kelsey (Aug 7, 2020). "Public Art Hides in Plain Sight". Proquest. Retrieved November 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Abstract Sculptures of DC: Bearing Witness.", https://historicsites.dcpreservation.org/items/show/1161.
^ "Bear Witness to Maintaining Outdoor Bronze.", https://mckaylodge.com/bear-witness-to-maintaining-outdoor-bronze/.
^ Castro Garden. "Martin Puryear: Spirit, Personhood, and History." Sculpture, Jan 1, Jan 1.
^ Catlin Roger. "Major show of One of D.C.’s Own, Martin Puryear, Comes to American Art Museum." The Washinton Post, May 20, 2016, https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/major-show-of-one-of-dcs-own-martin-puryear-comes-to-american-art-museum/2016/05/19/07b0c228-1943-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html
^ Jean Lawlor Cohen. "Sculp-Tour.", 6/12/14, 6/12/14.
^ Jordannah, Elizabeth. "The Multiple Dimensions of Martin Puryear." BmoreArt, 2016, https://bmoreart.com/2016/06/the-multiple-dimensions-of-martin-puryear.html
^ Karen L. Mulder. "Presence in a Space: The Flickering Contradictions of Martin Puryear." Image, no. 9, https://imagejournal.org/article/presence-space-flickering-contradictions-martin-puryear/
^ PALMER, KIMBERLY. "This Sculpture: $1 Million. Buyer: You." Washintonian, JUNE 1, 2007.
^ Quinn Chase. "What is and what could be: The Enduring Legacy of Martin Puryear.", vol. 40, https://www.proquest.com/docview/2271777164/fulltextPDF/1288418E6A4A4F42PQ/1?accountid=11091

Outline of proposed changes

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Over the next couple weeks, I plan on significantly expanding this article. I plan on leaving the article’s current sentence which provides good general information as is, but adding and developing sections to describe its artist (His style, intent with the sculpture, and influences), and its design/installation, along with a section regarding its ongoing maintenance. Depending on the results of ongoing research I hope to also create a separate section for public & critic response. I will also update the lead section as needed to stay reflective of the article. An annotated bibliography of the sources I am referencing is available at this Wikipedia sandbox page if anyone would like to take a look: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Riverowl/Bearing_Witness_%28sculpture%29/Bibliography

[1] Ables, Kelsey (Aug 7, 2020). "Public Art Hides in Plain Sight". Proquest. Retrieved November 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[2] "Abstract Sculptures of DC: Bearing Witness.", https://historicsites.dcpreservation.org/items/show/1161.

[3] "Bear Witness to Maintaining Outdoor Bronze.", https://mckaylodge.com/bear-witness-to-maintaining-outdoor-bronze/.

[4] Castro Garden. "Martin Puryear: Spirit, Personhood, and History." Sculpture, Jan 1, Jan 1.

[5] Catlin Roger. "Major show of One of D.C.’s Own, Martin Puryear, Comes to American Art Museum." The Washinton Post, May 20, 2016, https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/major-show-of-one-of-dcs-own-martin-puryear-comes-to-american-art-museum/2016/05/19/07b0c228-1943-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html

[6] Jean Lawlor Cohen. "Sculp-Tour.", 6/12/14, 6/12/14.

[7] Jordannah, Elizabeth. "The Multiple Dimensions of Martin Puryear." BmoreArt, 2016, https://bmoreart.com/2016/06/the-multiple-dimensions-of-martin-puryear.html

[8] Karen L. Mulder. "Presence in a Space: The Flickering Contradictions of Martin Puryear." Image, no. 9, https://imagejournal.org/article/presence-space-flickering-contradictions-martin-puryear/

[9] PALMER, KIMBERLY. "This Sculpture: $1 Million. Buyer: You." Washintonian, JUNE 1, 2007.

[10] Quinn Chase. "What is and what could be: The Enduring Legacy of Martin Puryear.", vol. 40, https://www.proquest.com/docview/2271777164/fulltextPDF/1288418E6A4A4F42PQ/1?accountid=11091

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