Fulton Mall Public Art

"Trisem" - granite boulders by T. Newton Russell

T. Newton Russell was a Fresno artist, and was also a member of the mall art committee. Because of his involvment, he donated this piece to the city, rather than accept payment. Russell was essentially self taught. He had several shows at the Fresno Art Museum and received various awards and commissions. This sculpture is his most important. It consists of three columns of native San Joaquin Valley river rocks, stacked vertically, connected by hidden steel rods. A light installed in the concrete base of the sculpture at one time illuminated the interior of Trisem at night.

Location: Fulton Mall between Fresno and Merced Streets