Sculpture; ceramic scupture of a Toyota Land Cruiser titled "My Ibex" by Maynard Tischler, 2005; color varies from dark rust red to light brown with grey flecks; "IBEX" carved on the front and rear license plates; sculpture has great details of truck, with vents on sides of hood, grill at front of engine bay, windshield wipers on windshield, hinges on doors and windshield, treads on tires, headlights, etc.; see Notes for artist description of firing process.
My Ibex
Maynard Tischler
2005
Ceramic
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee
Purchased by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee (Board) in 2005; work displayed as part of Best of Colorado Artists exhibition at Denver International Airport in 2006.
Artist's description of firing technique: "This sculpture was fired in a large anagama wood kiln. There is no glaze on the piece. The texture and patina are a result of fused wood ash which lands on the work during the firing process. "My Ibex" was fired in a four-day cycle to temperatures of more than 2300°F."
The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.
Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum
