Done in 1969 by Barbara Hepworth, it is subtitled "Divided Circle". To be found behind Northwestern University's Mary and Leigh Block Museum, as part of the Sculpture Garden. In Evanston, at 40 Arts Circle Drive, it is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. It is a little taxing to find, as there are many sculptures around the grounds behind the museum, but once you know it's two circles, it's a snap. (Don't forget to visit the museum also. Last Wednesday, they had Robert Maplethorp Polaroids, and two (honest to god) small sketches by the Master, Michelangelo.) There is ( or would be if the parking garage was not in the way) a wonderful view of "Sweet Home Chicago" from the circle.
I loved this one. Even though it was hovering around 15 degrees and I thought my fingers would fall off. This is cast bronze, large, and it wonderfully suits the space. According to Artner, ". . . its display here bring [s] us close to her ideas about abstract art in the natural environment". Yes, totally. I can't really tell you why I liked it; I just did.
The pictures were taken around 3 pm, on a bright, cold sunny day.
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