Norwich in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
William Ashby McCloy
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
1. William Ashby McCloy Marker
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William Ashby McCloy. .
William Ashby McCloy (1913-2000) Aspirations, 1976 Core-ten steel 174 inches high Commissioned with funds from The Connecticut Commission on the Arts . William Ashby McCloy was born in Baltimore and studied at Phillips Andover Academy, University of Iowa and Yale University. He taught at Drake University, University of Wisconsin, University of Manitoba, and finally, Connecticut College, where he remained for twenty-four years. Upon his death, he bequeathed literally thousands of his life's oeuvre to the Slater Memorial Museum. His long, collegial friendship with former Slater director Joseph Gualtieri led him to create aspirations in 1975-76 specifically for the Museum grounds. About Aspirations, William McCloy wrote in 1976, "The figure is involved in three kinds of action …. Aspiration, Inspiration, and Adaptability: the first is indicated by the sense of reaching for control of the world, or for the moon, … the second by holding out of the flowers, a response to beauty … and the third by the spear-like form which can adjust to the force of the wind... The fact that the sculpture is on a pedestal is an acceptance of the continuing validity of traditional attitudes about man's potential, his ability to transcend the mundane and material.” , William McCloy’s work reveals a fertile imagination, coupled with skillful draftsmanship. The many pieces he donated to the Slater Museum reflect constant change and investigation. He pushed the limits of aesthetic sensibility, enhancing his ability to teach and relate to emerging artists.
William Ashby McCloy (1913-2000)
Aspirations, 1976
Core-ten steel 174 inches high
Commissioned with funds from The Connecticut Commission on the Arts
William Ashby McCloy was born in Baltimore and studied at Phillips Andover Academy, University of Iowa and Yale University. He taught at Drake University, University of Wisconsin, University of Manitoba, and finally, Connecticut College, where he remained for twenty-four years. Upon his death, he bequeathed literally thousands of his life's oeuvre to the Slater Memorial Museum. His long, collegial friendship with former Slater director Joseph Gualtieri led him to create aspirations in 1975-76 specifically for the Museum grounds.
About Aspirations, William McCloy wrote in 1976, "The figure is involved in three kinds of action …. Aspiration, Inspiration, and Adaptability: the first is indicated by the sense of reaching for control of the world, or for the moon, … the second by holding out of the flowers, a response to beauty … and the third by the spear-like form which can adjust to the force of the wind... The fact that the sculpture is on a pedestal is an acceptance of the continuing validity of traditional attitudes about man's potential, his ability to transcend the mundane and material.”
William McCloy’s work
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reveals a fertile imagination, coupled with skillful draftsmanship. The many pieces he donated to the Slater Museum reflect constant change and investigation. He pushed the limits of aesthetic sensibility, enhancing his ability to teach and relate to emerging artists.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 41° 32.174′ N, 72° 4.889′ W. Marker is in Norwich, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Crescent Street and Broadway, on the left when traveling south on Crescent Street. Located on the campus of the Norwich Free Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Norwich Free Academy. (Submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
3. Bronze Plaque
In Memory of William Ashby McCloy
with gratitude to
Mr. & Mrs. Edward McCloy
James McCloy
Amanda & Robert Clark
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
4. Aspirations
In front of the Slater Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
