"Homecoming", Broomfield, CO
Homecoming is installed in Broomfield, Colorado as part of the cities Art for Awhile public art program.
Homecoming explores the relationship between elders and their students. The sculpture consists of two younger stainless steel Sandhill cranes flying in formation behind an elder crane. The compassion and humility required of eldership are represented by the elder crane leading but flying lower than the students, patiently passing along its knowledge. The younger cranes have received the teaching and are now turning away to start their own journey while the elder, who has completed its work, is beginning to descend and give up its role as teacher, thus beginning a return home.
12' long X 10' wide X 16' high. Stainless steel, mild steel.
Homecoming explores the relationship between elders and their students. The sculpture consists of two younger stainless steel Sandhill cranes flying in formation behind an elder crane. The compassion and humility required of eldership are represented by the elder crane leading but flying lower than the students, patiently passing along its knowledge. The younger cranes have received the teaching and are now turning away to start their own journey while the elder, who has completed its work, is beginning to descend and give up its role as teacher, thus beginning a return home.
12' long X 10' wide X 16' high. Stainless steel, mild steel.
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