The University of Iowa

Stonerise

Hamrol art at Carver Hawkeye Arena
Artist
Medium
123 Iowa limestone blocks
Status
Active
Date
1983
Description

Lloyd Hamrol's Stonerise, a semi-circular collection of Iowa limestone blocks, some of which are buried, suggest ancient ruins. Curved to imply a classical stadium, arena or hippodrome, the work alludes to the long history of athletic spectacles, specifically the Olympic games. The mammoth stones and a simple curve of Stonerise add an undertone of dignity and endurance to the sculpture.