An
Inventory of Rochester NY's Landmark Sculpture, Monuments, and Memorials
Bette Midler Bench by Paul Knoblauch
| Location: | Gibbs Street at University Avenue, in the Grove Place Rochester, NY (view Google map) |
| Material: | Forged, painted steel and teak |
Description: Forged steel bench with a wave-like pattern back and teak slat seat
Caption: Bette Midler Bench by Paul Knoblauch is forged steel painted with a teak slat seat. The title comes from Midler's early showgirl days when she often came on-stage in outrageous costumes including that of a mermaid. Fish underneath the bench hold up the ocean waves and seaweed arms. It is purely fun.
(From the "Art in the Grove" brochure)
The bench was funded with a "Culture Builds Communities" grant from the Arts & Cultural Council.
References: http://www.paulknoblauch.com/