Focus on Polyphony (Weiner) and discuss the Artist.
Born in 1906 and died on August 1, 1987. He was an Austrian sculptor and professor. Weiner taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago  from 1945 to 1971. He is widely known for his 33 foot abstract bronze sculpture Pillar of Fire, which can be found on the grounds of the Chicago Fire Academy, symbolizing the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Weiner lectured and exhibited widely. He created hundreds of public and private commissions, and received many awards and honors.
Art Institute of Chicago bronze Austrian