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Title:  
Stone Garden
Artist:  Jonathan Bonner (http://www.jonathanbonner.com/)
Date:  2005
Location:  Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, Colorado
Placement:  convention centers
Collection:  Arts & Venues Denver: Public Art Program
Artwork Type:  sculpture (visual work)
Material:  granite (rock)
Description:  The piece consists of twelve granite elements. The largest element has two 8' diameter ellipsoids that are 2' high. The ellipsoids are placed 4' apart and are connected by an arch that is 5' high. The other eleven pieces are single ellipsoids that range in diameter from 2'-8" to 5'. They are scattered over the five lawn areas under the trees. The concept for the piece is to create a room that is inviting and comfortable. All twelve pieces are seating stones. They are in casual groupings so that conventioneers can sit and talk with each other between events or at lunch. The forms and form relationships of the stones can be appreciated from the pavement areas, from inside the lobby looking out, from the street and from the seating stone area itself.
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