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The Freedom of the Human Spirit, (sculpture). Artist:  Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, sculptor. Bedi-Makky Art Foundry, founder. Title:  The Freedom of the Human Spirit, (sculpture). Dates:  Copyrighted 1964. Commissioned 1983. Cast ca. 1984. Dedicated Sept. 7, 1986. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze; Base: diorite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 27 ft. x W. 6 ft.; Base: approx. H. 4 ft. x W. 10 ft. Inscription:  (copyright symbol) MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS BEDI-MAKKY FDRY. N.Y. Founder's mark appears. Description:  A sculpture composed of an idealized, larger-than-life, nude male and female, with arms raised over their heads, ascending as if in flight amidst a group of three swans, symbolizing eternal life and freedom from material things. The humans and swans are supported by tall, pointed shafts that point upwards from the center of the base, suggesting a breaking out from earthly concerns. The sculpture is mounted on a circular polished base with a top that slopes down slightly from the center where the sculpture projects. The base is encircled by plantings and brick curbing. Subject:  Figure group -- Nude Allegory -- Life Allegory -- Religion -- Immortality Allegory -- Other -- Liberation Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Birmingham Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Birmingham, Public Services Department, 851 South Eaton Street, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Located Shain Park, Birmingham, Michigan Remarks:  The sculpture cost $100,000. Funds for the project were raised through various benefits, including a performance at the Birmingham Theater, and through contributions from Birmingham community members. The sculpture is a second cast; the first was made for the 1964 New York World's Fair. The artist donated the sculpture for the City's 50th anniversary. Nearby plaque on marker reads: "THE FREEDOM OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT"/MARSHALL.M.FREDERICKS.SCULPTOR/DEDICATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1986/WITH GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO/ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS PROJECT/(Lists of benefactors and patrons)/ORIGINAL DESIGNS AND SCULPTURAL MODELS/WERE DONATED BY THE SCULPTOR. The sculpture was cleaned and waxed in the Summer of 1993 by Venus Bronze Works. IAS files contain a transcription of names on nearby plaque; a dedication program; and related articles from the Detroit Free Press, Oct. 2, 1955, pg. 12D; and July 23, 1986. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS MI000477   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture MI000477 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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