Ulumau Pohaku Pele is a 7-ton, 11-foot-high sculpture of stone and wood that personifies the spirit and identity of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). The carved stone features Pele, the Hawaiian volcano deity, to provide the park with a means of connection to the spiritual and physical […]
Located in Seward, Alaska, the Benny Benson Memorial is dedicated to the designer of the Alaska state flag. One of the most powerful and recognizable icons in the state, the monument celebrates the story of the creation of the design and the person who created it, while also allowing visitors to engage with each in […]
The Reno Arch is the most prominent feature of downtown Reno, Nevada. Welcoming guests and residents to the city, the Reno Arch highlights what it can mean to create an icon out of something that would otherwise be mundane or non-existent. Creating an Icon and Motto of Reno Originally installed as part of an expo […]
Representing three geographically and legally distinct areas of Tennessee, the Three Stars on the state flag of Tennessee have become an icon across the entire state in ways that have positively impacted the culture and economy of the region. Appearing in the logos of numerous Tennessee-based companies and teams and on countless pieces of merchandise, […]
Referred to as Brooklyn’s most important monumental public artwork and a New York City landmark, the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza is dedicated to the men who fought in the Union forces during the Civil War. One of the most notable attractions in the city, it has come to mean something […]
The Monument of Remembrance has become a symbol of Luxembourg City that is recognized across the entire country of Luxembourg thanks to the Gëlle Fra (Luxembourgish for ‘Golden Lady’) sculpture that tops the piece. What had been created as a memorial has instead become an icon in a way that has come to drive revenue […]
The Three Crosses Memorial can be seen from all across the city of Vilnius in Lithuania. These three white, concrete crosses represent a simple but powerful connection to a local legend that has become a symbol recognized across the region, highlighting what it can mean to see a legacy personified. Connected to a Local Legend […]