To The Biological Sciences, to the Dental Sciences, to the Physical Sciences, to the Medical Sciences

1955

Fred Staub

Accessible

Type

  • Wall Mounted Sculpture

Medium

  • Ciment Fondu

Dimensions

  • 4 components. Measurements from L-R: H620 x W1030mm; H1160 x W1450mm; H1160 x W1450; H620 x W1030mm. Total W14,500mm. Wall tiles measure W580mm x 1240mm.

Fred Staub, ‘To the Biological Sciences, to the Dental Sciences, to the Physical Sciences, to the Medical Sciences’ (1955), University of Otago, North Dunedin, Ōtepoti Dunedin

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2021

1955–Current

On the facade facing Frederick Street, School of Dentistry, cnr Frederick & Great King Sts, Main Campus, University of Otago, North Dunedin, Ōtepoti Dunedin

Artists
Credit

University of Otago Art Collection

Associated Artwork Person(s)
Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

"These sculptures consist of four bas-relief panels that are representations of the four sciences named. They are cast in 'ciment fondu', a highly durable French cement."

~ Otago Sculpture Trails: University of Otago Walk (published by the Otago Sculpture Trust, Oct 2007).