David of Sassoun

David of Sassoun is a sculpture created by Armand Buzbuzian that was installed beside the Mathematics & Computer Building until it was removed for the construction of the Quantum Nano Centre.

Commission and Installation
The sculpture was commissioned by the in 1977. It was created out of folded metal by artist Armand Buzbuzian and installed in its current place beside the Mathematics & Computer Building. "This piece is a simplified and abstracted view of the classic image of a man on a rearing horse" However, viewing the statue a an angle, the sculpture forms the letters 'CS'.

Removal
The sculpture was removed by Plant Ops in July 2008 and placed in storage. This was done to make room for the construction of the Quantum Nano Centre.