FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Not to be outdone by the magnificent Park Central Square Christmas tree, the Tumbler, Park Central Square's resident piece of modern art, is set to rotate for the winter season tomorrow morning at 7:30. About the Tumbler Former Assistant Public Works Director Jonathan Gano learned the Tumbler’s origins (and its name) when he was doing research on Park Central Square a few years ago and tracked down sculptor Aris Demetrios in the process. Gano contacted Demetrios by e-mail. Within five minutes, the 83-year-old artist responded from an iPhone in Montecito, California. "I was shocked to get an answer so quickly. Not only did I find out the name of the piece was the Tumbler, but I also found out it was named that because it was supposed to be re-oriented every season, so in effect, you have a new piece of art," Gano said. "It inspired a lot of commentary, conversation and even a little bit of controversy when it arrived." The Tumbler was installed on the square in 1971 and is regarded as Springfield's first piece of modern art. Creation of the Tumbler was funded by an arts patron identified as "Mrs. Monroe Swyers," who reportedly donated $15,000. Demetrios said that barely covered the cost of steel to make it. View a video about the Tumbler.