Figurative sculptures have become icons for entire cities as well as the basis for colossal statues, but that’s just a hint at the power they contain to inspire audiences across eras. By depicting how real people look, act and appear, figurative sculptures are able to capture a truth about the present that will never translate […]
Being able to elicit a reaction from an audience is the most important thing that a sculpture or piece of public art can do. These reactions can be positive or negative and they can cover the entire emotional spectrum. While all artists are focused on enabling such reactions, few have been able to do so […]
Paris, France features some of the most famous monuments and landmarks in the world. While monuments like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Pyramid attract audiences from across the world, those same audiences have been able to engage with the city in other ways thanks to some of the more obscure and outstanding monuments […]
Sculptures of all types and sizes have come to define the spaces where they’ve been constructed, but their impact is often felt beyond these spaces to provide an identity that an entire community can embrace. Whether they become icons of an area or simply compel people to take a picture, these pieces can make a […]
Communities and institutions of all types and sizes have utilized monuments and pieces of public art to enable experiences that create value for everyone. What doing so can look like varies based on the space and opportunity, but the impact that such pieces can enable in the short term and long term is evident. However, […]
The Keeper of the Plains sculpture has become one of the most recognized symbols in Wichita, Kansas. Rising above the banks of the nearby river, the sculpture and plaza incorporate the symbols, words and history of the local tribes that used to inhabit this area. In doing so, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture showcases […]
Countless monuments have been created to memorialize war efforts and honor the men and women who have fought and died in various wars throughout history. That endeavor is evident in Veterans Memorial Park, which features statues, testaments and sculptures that honor soldiers from numerous encounters in downtown Wichita, Kansas. However, some members of the Wichita […]