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vandalism of ClydE lynds’ stElE lxxv, gnomonsanta Barbara news Press Donald MurphyThe artwork was placed in front of the Lobero Theater as part of the P.U.L.S.E. 2 exhibition in Santa Barbara, mid-April. In late August it was toppled by a vandal and damaged beyond repair. Nancy Moore, Executive Director of the Lobero, said, “This was a wonderful piece and very popular. It was like a simple obelisk during the day, but at night it came alive.”“Probably nothing could be more impervious to weathering, destruction, etc. than my cement pieces; however, there is absolutely no way anyone could guarantee anything to withstand people.”—Clyde LyndsCLYDE LYNDSStele LXXV, Gnomon 1990ERIC ORR Prime Matter VIII 1987 114”H x 9”W x 8”D“I want to jerk this town out of the 18th and into the 20th century. Santa Barbara is a jewel of American cities. I want this art to add some glitter to the jewel.”85
