Sculptures around St. ThomasPosted on March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 by Sunita Dharod In the Beginning…Was the Word is a steel set of four sculptures by artist Steven G. Jensen. This first piece is the most abstract of the statue. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) The final piece of the four part sculpture is the most realistic. This sculpture is a part of the fine arts program, specifically for the science buildings on South Campus. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Plunge is a welded metal sculpture of a plumb bob by artist Janet Lofquist. Students usually study near the sculpture, as well as inside of the circular base. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Constellation Earth (1984) is a bronze sculpture by artist Paul Theodore Granlund. Grunland was one of Minnesota’s most famous sculptors. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Constellation Earth holds seven human figures, each representing a continent. The sculpture signifies global peace and solidarity. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) The sculpture Foundations and Elements was built by Harriet Bart in 1997 and stands on South Campus. This sculpture is made from bronze and limestone. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Foundations and Elements features six pillars and seating. A depiction of cellular division is featured on the left, while physics equations are inscribed on the right. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) The sculpture Cage stands between Summit Avenue and the O’Shaghnessy Science and Owens Science buildings. The steel piece was made in 1971 by American sculptor John Raimondi. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Freshman John Mikkelson sits on Four Canoes by Helaman Ferguson. The sculpture is made of granite and based on a mathematical formula by German mathematician Felix Klein. The pieces are called Klein Bottles. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) This sculpture functions as a salute to St. Thomas’ Catholic heritage. It features a depiction of Jesus with open arms. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Post navigation Previous PostPrevious German Club prepares for ballroom danceNext PostNext 2016 fitness trends