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       Some of the things I first observed while viewing this sculpture was the position the woman has on the circle. She appears to be casually stepping through the piece, but the torque of her hips on a normal person would be almost too angular to be comfortably standing for any long period of time. The textures of the sculpture vary interestingly as the very outer part of the circle is crater-like, with the innermost part of the sculpture looking like splintered wood. There are very fine scratches that look almost like her back was raked horizontally many times by something small and fine, and those are also found on the exterior sides of the sculpture. She is quite large in stature, I estimated her body alone was a good six feet tall, and with the platform she rests on roughly two feet more she towers over most people passing by. Her head is bent slightly down, so from afar she appears to be looking softly at the ground with a small smile, but as I circled her I noticed her eyes are actually looking to the side and her soft smile turns into a knowing one.

       Sadly, I could not find any name or plaque on or around the sculpture that would indicate anything towards when it was made or it’s purpose. I was drawn towards this sculpture because it is unique to me how the artist used different techniques of textures to make the woman so complex. As I looked at it I found myself asking more questions of what the textures were supposed to represent rather than finding the answer. She is made out of a metal or alloy, but I’m not sure which one. This sculpture rests in a momentarily secluded section by the rec center on campus due to construction, but I would recommend any extra time one has to go and observe this piece, as it is very worth the time.

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