STEEL PALM
By artist Jacob Kutin
This sculpture was designed
in 2010 and fabricated and
installed in 2012. The primary
material is COR-TEN® steel,
which is intended to rust to
a patina over many years of
weathering. The base and
lightning electrical grounding
are covered with river stones.
This piece measures 18 feet
tall and is positioned at the
highest point in the Sculpture
Garden. This enables visitors
to gain different perspectives
as they approach it from
different directions and
distances. There are two
specifi c locations (directly
in front or in back of the
sculpture) from which its
individual components
perfectly align to appear
as if it is a singular piece of
sculpture, rather than being
comprised of multiple stemand
blade components
independently mounted one
behind the other (see below).
September/October • 2021 • GASPARILLA MAGAZINE A