Division of Administration and Finance
University Services
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richard Zagrzecki
Communications Coordinator
832-842-4722
rzagrzec@central.uh.edu
‘A COMMA A’ UNDERGOES A TRANSFORMATION
Houston, Sept. 6, 2013 – The
University of Houston System’s public
art collection has close to 450 pieces,
but perhaps none is more widely
recognized among students than the
sculpture that sits in front of the M.D.
Anderson Library.
The unique piece, known as “A
Comma A,” underwent extensive
renovation work over the summer that
has made it look as new as when it
was created in 2003 by artist Jim
Sanborn.
“The bronze was thoroughly cleaned
and a protective coat was added,” said
Mike Guidry, curator of the public art
collection. “It has been completely
restored.”
In addition, all screws and bolts were replaced, the lighting was changed, and the entire piece
was secured to its foundation with new hardware.
The piece, which is shaped like a comma, features cut-out text in several languages. It is best
viewed after dark, when the interior lighting shines the text on the surrounding sidewalk and the
side of the library.
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