Super Structure on Four

Overview

David Smith's work is displayed in the sculpture garden at the Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Composition

Stainless steel

Scope of Project

Repair damage from surface oxidation. The entire stainless steel sculpture was hand-polished to remove corrosion and stains, as well as the multiple clear coatings. Hand polishing ensured that the clear coatings did not interfere with the reflectivity of the patterns in the metal.

Prior to cleaning

Following cleaning