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Sculpture Scavenger Hunt

To obtain this challenge, you might need to rise with the sun and watch the stars fade because this beautiful campus is worth seeing. So, lace up those shoes, hydrate like never before, and prepare to embark on a three-day journey alongside your fellow EHS competitors.

Sculpture 01


The West  

1987
Donald Lipski
American, born 1947

About:
Donald Lipski transforms mundane objects into whimsical art. In “The West,” two five-foot buoys, once navigational aids, are stranded on land, tethered meaninglessly. Lipski adorns them with corroded pennies, symbolizing capitalism’s sway. This playful yet profound installation challenges Western values and global economics. By repurposing familiar items in surprising ways, Lipski invites viewers to reconsider the ordinary and reflect on the deeper implications of everyday life.

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates: 30.285636,-97.738276


Monochrome for Austin 

2015
Nancy Rubins
American, born 1952

About:
This sculpture features seventy recycled aluminum canoes and small boats clustered at the base of a tilted column. It evokes a sense of mass and scale similar to the perfect timing of a musical performer. Rubins’ sculptures blend delicate intricacy with unyielding strength, a dichotomy that becomes more pronounced when experienced in the outdoors.

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates:  30.287462, -97.737132

Monochrome for Austin (2015) sculpture by Nancy Rubins in Austin, Texas

Longhorn Sculpture at Texas Exes Alumni Center


Longhorn Sculpture at Texas Exes Alumni Center 

About: The sculpture is located at The Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, which serves as the gathering place for alumni and friends to stay connected to the university and each other. It’s a popular spot for outdoor events and is home to many other iconic sculptures. 

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates: 30.28855, -97.73374


Clark Field Track

About:
Not a sculpture, but a landmark (recommended by the events team) that you should see on this running/walking tour. Do a few laps to increase your total steps for the day!

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates: 30.287462, -97.737132


The Pedals

2018 – 2023
Snøhetta

About: This installation features a series of 12 three-story-tall- sculptures, resembling flowers, that rise from the Blanton Art Museum Moody patio. These pedals not only provide shade but also filter light through the perforated patterns onto the ground and surrounding buildings. During rainfall, water funnels through these patterns, eventually reaching an underground collection system. Snøhetta’s design of this installation aims to “unify the museum campus with the city’s prominent avenue through a choreography of planting, geometry, and art.”

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates: 30.28100, -97.73766

 


Austin 

2018
Ellsworth Kelly

About:

The pavilion, Kelly’s sole freestanding building, stands as a testament to his renowned colorful and minimalist style. Inspired by a sketch of a French chapel from his 1948-1954 stay, the idea evolved into a three-dimensional form over time. Gifted to The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin, Kelly’s design was realized through a $23 million fundraising effort. Though resembling a chapel, the pavilion represents joy and contemplation rather than adhering to any specific religious agenda.

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates:  30.28100, -97.73766


The Texas Longhorns

at the Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium

About: Because football is a favorite sport by many and we’re touring the Texas A&M campus, this spot is a must-visit. If time is limited, seek out a painted longhorn somewhere on campus and envision the vibrant atmosphere of a fall game with the sounds and sights of a roaring crowd.

Directions/Location:

GPS Coordinates: 30.28422, -97.73199