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SAN THE ARTIST CEMENTS FINAL PLANS FOR CONCRETE SCULPTURE INSTALLATIONS COMMEMORATING 9/11 AND OTHER HISTORICAL EVENTS Eleven Locations Chosen, Awaiting Final Approvals I believe that we have all seen enough frightening images of 9/11. Therefore, I have created original artwork to help us make sense of things. Inspired by everyday, simple, road signs, these memorable symbols tell the story of that day from beginning to end. They represent:
Symbolism is the greatest form of recognition. It gives us immediate redirection of thought. As an artist, I want to have a voice and bring order to our pain. I feel it is very important as a nation for us to remember the events, heal our wounds, and create better futures with freedom for all. Project ELEVEN is the placement of 11 concrete installations, in various forms, around the United States. The symbols shown above will be embedded and painted on each installation as a message to commemorate 9/11 in an interactive and personal space. People will walk through the sculpture, view the symbols in order, and emerge with different ways of seeing the event. My hope is that they will reflect on their new viewpoint and openly discuss 9/11 as a step to emotional healing. As a professional artist for over 11 years, I understand all too well how some artwork can change the very air you breath and the emotions in that space. Art can heal. Each city that puts up a sculpture will benefit by offering its citizens an opportunity to change their emotions in a calming way. Then, we can replace the horrific images we are seeing too frequently with peaceful perspectives on the four symbols and create order out of chaos. Each installation will be tailored for the city and placement location. I am working to bring these public monuments to completion. The states I have chosen for these installations are spread all over the United States:
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