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Little, Tess,
Recko, Paula,
Rogero, Mary,
Rogero Buckman Architects,
Scott Art Casting,
Figure -- Fragment
Emblem -- Heart
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Dayton
Sculpture
The Heritage Sculpture, (sculpture).
Artist:
Little, Tess, sculptor.
Recko, Paula, sculptor.
Rogero, Mary, architect.
Rogero Buckman Architects, architectural firm.
Scott Art Casting, founder.
Title:
The Heritage Sculpture, (sculpture).
Dates:
1995-1998. Dedicated April 21, 1998.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Bronze.
Dimensions:
23 panels. 22 panels, each approx. 35 in. x 48 in. x 4 in.; 1 panel: approx. 35 x 48 x 4 in.
Description:
28 foot long bronze relief mural cast from 5 x 7 inch ceramic tiles, depicting community and family life.
Subject:
Figure -- Fragment
Emblem -- Heart
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Dayton
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Montgomery County, Commissioners, Dayton, Ohio
Located Courthouse Square, Corner of 3rd & Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Remarks:
The sculpture was conceived by Tess Little and Paula Recko, and was part of a REACH Across Dayton project to involve minority communities. The sculpture was funded in part by Montgomery County and Reynolds and Reynolds. IAS files contain related newspaper articles, including Dayton Daily News, April 16, 1996, pg. 1; and Feb. 7, 1998.
(On plaque:) 1995-98 - REACH (Realizing Ethnic Awareness and Cultural Heritage) Across Dayton & Miami Valley citizens created this sculpture to celebrate the cultural heritage of all people. Citizens created a work of art in neighborhood churches, community centers, fairs, festivals, senior centers & schools. Every piece of art created was included. The 2800 pieces were assembled by artists and volunteers who contributed thousands of hours composing the individual sculptures into a 48' panoramic bas relief depicting the Miami Valley--its history, its people, its community identity--& cast in bronze. Gifted to the citizens of Miami Valley. Accepted by Montgomery County Commissioners, Charles Curan, Vickie Pegg, & Don Lucas at the dedication.
References:
The Sculpture Center, 1999.
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 74900010
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
74900010
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