University of Central Arkansas

Artist:  Tom Gibbs (1942-    )

Title:  Song of the Earth

Date:  1994

Dimensions:   approximately 21 x 47 x 32 feet

Medium:   granite, concrete, fieldstone, bronze and painted steel

Description:  This abstract sculpture consists primarily of two metal pieces and three
                     polished granite slabs. The various pieces represent the four elements. The
                     tall, vertical pillar represents the air; the three stone slabs represent earth,
                     and the bronze inverted cone fire. A small stream of water coming from
                     the bronze piece was part of the original design, but is not currently being
                     utilized.

Location:   Behind Irby Hall and Torreyson Library.