The inspiration for this project follows:
At two years of age, Sadako Sasaki was literally lifted from the ash of the 1945 atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima. Ten years later while battling leukemia from radiation exposure, she began folding 1000 origami cranes in a Japanese tradition believed to bring forth good health. She made 644 cranes before passing from her illness and subsequently transformed the origami crane to a symbol of peace around the world.
Risen of the Ash honors Sadako’s life and her struggle with illness and mortality. This is the second time Sadako has risen from the ash, though this time it is her spirit and legacy gracefully rising toward freedom and coalescing to symbolize peace in the form of an Origami crane. The lotus at the base of the sculpture reminds us that beauty does flourish out of the dark and murky depths of life.
6' long X 6' wide X 12' high. Stainless steel, mild steel.
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