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The mission of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is to advance arts, culture, and creativity throughout LA County. We fulfill our mission by providing services and support in areas including grants and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations; professional development opportunities; commissioning civic artworks and managing the County’s civic art collection; implementing countywide arts education initiatives; research and evaluation; career pathways in the creative economy; free community programs; and cross sector creative strategies that address civic issues. This work is framed by the County’s Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative and a longstanding commitment to fostering access to the arts.

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Folded Circle Ring Interlocking S

Artist: Benton, Fletcher

Object Date: 2008

Medium: Cor-Ten steel on concrete

Imperial Dims: Overall: 120 x 120 in.

Department(s): Public Library

Supervisorial District: 4

About the Artwork:

The sculpture was donated by private collector Kevin Burke and installed in April 2021 at the front entrance of the newly renovated Norwalk Library to be enjoyed by all visitors. Benton was an American sculptor who practiced his art in Northern California for most of his career. Folded Circle Ring Interlocking S is an excellent representation of Benton’s large-scale, abstract, kinetic steel sculptures, and a wonderful addition to the Civic Art Collection.

About the Artist:

Fletcher Benton was an American sculptor from San Francisco, CA, who practiced his art in Northern California for most of his career. He is known for making large scale, kinetic steel sculptures. To learn more vist: https://www.fletcherbenton.com/

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