One Final Look

Artist: Clark Fitz-Gerald, Maine (1917–2004)
Murray Hall, Flagstaff Road, lobby

Blue whale sculpted of tinted elmwood from Castine, Maine; title reflects concern about extinction of species during the 1960s and 1970s.
Artist moved by Rachel Carson’s book, “Silent Spring”; sculpture was an artistic response to book’s message.
Artist’s creations in wood, metal and stone found extensively throughout the country.
Placed 1968 during dedication of building; part of UMaine Museum of Art Campus Collection.