"MIRTH" at RISD by Jonathan Bonner

The last placement of a piece of public art on the Rhode Island School of Design campus was in 1968.
Taped between August 2006 and June 2007, this documentary captures a truly historic event in the Rhode Island art scene, the creation and installation of a modern art sculpture at the prestigious Museum of Art at The Rhode Island School of Design. Nationally renowned sculptor Jonathan Bonner created this elegant and powerful sculpture of Bethel White granite entitled "Mirth" employing the vast knowledge and skill of Jack Afonso and Tony Costa from Riverside Stone in Seekonk, MA. Bonner's fabulous addition to public art will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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[WorldWarTimothy]

Johnathan Bonner - You and violin - an absurd comedy - remarkable. That building in Piza is still standing. One day the same will be said about that granite totem near RISD. I am impressed and happy that you are doing well. Timothy Claxton

[jontyefc]

Ha, that means you have been serching for yourself! Winner

[snhu08z]

Thank you for producing this video. Haven visited RISD a few times, I was glad to stumble on this well made video and learn a bit more about the piece. Wonderful sculpture and video! Thank you. -Jeanne

[JonnyBoy951]

Me and Jonathan Bonner share the same name