“The February I Spy is the sculpture known as ‘Hob Nob’,” writes Jim Grosch. It’s “located near the Space Research Building on Hayward.” “I walk past that sculpture … on a daily basis. I call it ‘The Giant Bent Staple,'” shares Stephanie Sheffield. Maureen Michael sees it as a fastener of a different type, dubbing it “The Paperclip.”
Ken Koral found the clue–created posthumously from a 1992 model–puzzling. Tom Jameson sheds some light: the sculpture was “designed by Clement Meadmore but not constructed until after his death.” “Apparently all the good sculpture artists are dead,” quips Judi Taylor, since “this was based on a design maquette from 1992.” This “aluminum sculpture … was made in 2007,” elaborates David Karl–who likes “the way the light plays off its surface no matter which direction you look at it.”
Nineteen entries correctly identified “Hob Nob.” Our winner, drawn at random, is Pamela Kittel of Ann Arbor. She will enjoy her $25 gift certificate at Common Grill.
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To enter this month’s I Spy, please use the photo and clue on the Back Page of the April issue and send your answer to the address listed at the bottom of that page.
