The “Triplets” sculpture sits outside what is otherwise a plain building in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The perspective and site lines present the illusion of a “perfect” ring, but that’s just one sense of the sublime that sculptor Terrence Karpowicz sought to cultivate for audiences. The literal connections between each shape in the piece give it […]
Category: Modern Monuments
Modern Monuments: “Homage to Women” by Mico Kaufman Defines a Legacy for Working Women Across Lowell and Beyond
The “Homage to Women” sculpture by Mico Kaufman defines Market Street Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, on multiple levels. The piece is designed to be a tribute to Lowell’s 19th century “mill girls”, representing the struggles and aspirations of all women throughout time. Market Street Park is one of the more notable spaces in Lowell and […]
Modern Monuments: The Art of James Kitchen Defines One Financial Plaza
While the physical building and lawn space of One Financial Plaza are like many in the Central Business District in Springfield, Massachusetts, what has transformed both are the sculptures and monuments that have been able to bring visitors into the area and create a new dialogue about what Springfield has to offer. Many of these […]
Modern Monuments: Charles Perry Establishes “Harmony” in Bushnell Park
Created by Connecticut sculptor Charles Perry, it was named “Harmony” and formally dedicated in 1990.
Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut, has been able to attract both residents and visitors thanks to the legacy it represents. However, the modern monument that resides in Lily Pond showcases how this connection is able to extend to audiences of all eras. The original Bushnell Park pond was removed after a 1936 flood forced the […]