Bassols Sculpture

BILL FRANK COMMENT O 28 N THE BASSOLS SCULPTURE

JULY 1975

The Bassols Sculture is a contemporary sculpture of welded steel and brushed aluminum which

was financed jointly by Lewes Historical Socciety and Delaware Arts Council and was valued at

least $5000. The four upright figures, eact topped with a halo , represents in abstracts the towns

architecture of church spires and victorian lines of older houses in Lewes.

Bassols, with a Cuban background, is no stranger to the arts field of Delaware. He lives at

Cool Spring and was an art teacher. He has exhibited contemporary scilpture at a number of Delaware

exhibits that reccieved both applause and criticim, some like his work, others don't, some understand it, some don't.

Early this month his contribution to Lewes was unveiled in front of a doctors historic home on

Pilottown Road. Eyebrows raised, noses stiffened, protest piled up, like “what the hell is this”. In response to criticism he quoted “ some day, this sculpture will become part of Lewes' folklore”.

November 13, Anyway, last Thursday the news was out, sad news, Bassols work has been ordered to the

warehouse, awaiting further decision, by Lewes Historical Society.

Shame on Lewes, it's Historical Society, and all of you.

SOURCE; Wilmington Morning News, Bill Frank, Monday , July 28, 1975. Abstract by Harrison,

November 13, Anyway, last Thursday the news was out, sad news, Bassols work has been ordered to the

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