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César E. Chávez: Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist
This bust is located in the North Denver park named for César E. Chávez, a leader in the struggle for human and civil rights for farmworkers, and an instrumental player in establishing the United Farm Workers Union, a victory for a group of working class people who had historically been abandoned by law. “We cannot …
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No Shoes Too Big
Denver artist Frank Garza created a large scale mural for the south facing exterior wall of the Elbra M. Wedgeworth Municipal Office Building at 2855 Tremont St. The mural depicts the ethnic diversity of the Five Points neighborhood, and is painted on Polytab, which is a cloth-like material, and adhered directly to the brick surface of …
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Sing and Glide
“Rivers flow not past, but through us; tingling, vibrating, exciting every cell and fiber in our bodies, making them sing and glide.” John Muir Artist’s Statement: “Confluence park brings together two rivers, the South Platte and Cherry Creek. It is also an urban park, a place where nature and city life are married; Fifteenth Street …
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Aegis
Architecturally integrated artwork on the facade of the Carla Madison Recreation Center.
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Crossroads / Encrucijada
“Crossroads / Encrucijada” marks the intersection of 6th Avenue and Federal Boulevard with four brightly colored monuments, one at each corner. With patterns reminiscent of serapes, each piece also bears bronze sconces with cutout chevron designs lit with solar powered LED lights. The title of the artwork was deliberate, as was the serape theme. “This …
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Luminous Wind
Luminous Wind is a 27’ tall sculpture inspired by innovation, energy and the natural environment. Constructed from environmentally activated materials, the 952 prismatic clear acrylic rods within the piece reflect and refract sunlight during the day and radiate out from a stainless-steel geodesic sphere that is set on a tripod of stainless-steel columns. At night, …
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Bows
Artist Patrick Marold used stone and steel to create arching lines of light and space, complementing and enhancing how the public sees and engages with the landscape. With additional funding from The Park People, this artwork at Cranmer Park was created to enhance the panoramic perspectives of the front range and sky. Located on the …
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Bravery In Arms
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Hereford Cows