(We Are Born Of The Earth To Grow, Share And Live As One At Peace), (sculpture).

(We Are Born Of The Earth To Grow, Share And Live As One At Peace), (sculpture).

Mathews, E. C., sculptor.

Sandin, Robert, sculptor.

Vidal, Joe, designer.

(We Are Born Of The Earth To Grow, Share And Live As One At Peace), (sculpture).

Dedicated July 3, 1976.

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Sculpture: silica sand and white concrete or cement; Foundation: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. x 7 ft.; Foundation: approx. 3 in. x 10 ft. 6 in. x 11 ft.

(On plaque, rear of sculpture as it faces street:) "We are born of the earth to grow, share and live as one at peace."/American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976/This sculpture was designed and created by these students at/Tucson High School, commissioned by the committee for/the Religious Observance of the Bicentennials, initiated by the/Tucson Ecumenial (sic) Council, given in the name of/the religious community of Tucson./Dedicated July 3, 1976/L. Allen Smith Esther Williams/Clyde E. Hardin Richard Larson/Daron Fallon Art Leon/John B. Whitley Tim Laughn/Nate Lispion Ruben Acuna/Arnold M. Lara Ed Contreras/David Tom Joe Vidal Bill Voerlas Carlos Manuel/David R. Sarmiento Martha Reyes/Rene Varela Florida Elem/Ronnie Lujan Bill Becker/Steve Cady David Romero/Bill Scott Geroge Romero/Jesus Mendoza Steve Wortman/Advisors: E.C. Mathews/Robert Sandin unsigned

An abstract sculpture of four people encircling a central torch or chimney structure. The upper section of the bodies and the torch are delineated and the remainder of the forms run together into a large amorphous, undefined shape. At least two of the people may be hooded. One hooded figure stands above the others and raises its proper right hand, while the other figures' arms flow one into the other creating one organic modulating form. Extensions appear from the main mass as feet or root-like structures. These extend outward and around the base of the mass.

Allegory -- Life -- Fraternity

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Tucson

Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 East 22nd Street, Courtyard, Tucson, Arizona 85711

The sculpture was a Bicentennial project created by students from Tucson High School under the supervision of E. C. Mathews and Robert Sandin. It was commissioned by the Committee for the Religious Observance of the Bicentennials and initiated by the Tucson Ecumenical Council. The sculpture was a gift to the City of Tucson and given in the name of the religious community of Tucson. The sculpture was made from a model by senior Joe Vidal. The sculpture represents the "brotherhood of man." The roots forming the base of the sculpture symbolize growth. IAS files contain a transcription of an article from the Tucson Citizen, Jan. 10, 1976.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona, Tucson survey, 1994.

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