Walk in the Heartland - SWOSU - Weatherford, OK - Mosaics on Waymarking.com

This colorful mosaic laid into the ground in front of the Thomas P. Stafford Center is about 8' X 12' and has two plaques to explain the project. The piece cannot be seen until you are right up close at the entrance to the building.


Text on large plaque near the art piece:

Walk in the Heartland Mosaic

"Walk in the Heartland" is the name of the concrete mosaic. The mosaic was designed and constructed by former SWOSU faculty member Gene Richardson.

The artwork is a harmonic convergence of color, form, line, movement and symbols. The work is comprised of concrete, marbles, metal and glass. Among the items featured are cattle brands, horses, ankhs, buffaloes, Tibet eye charts, maska, hubcaps and stylized versions of a scissortail flycatcher and wise owl.

Of particular interest are the dates included on the art piece. The earliest date is Aug. 8, 3113 B.C. with the latest date being Dec. 21, 2012. Richardson said the dates signify the beginning and ending of a great cycle, approximately 5,000 years, from the Mayan calendar.


Text on smaller plaque:

Walk on the Heartland

This concrete mosaic is in memory of
Miss Myrtle E. Kelly.
Chair of the Art Department. 1918 - 1962
Sculpture by Gene R. Richardson

Address: 100 Campus Drive Weatherford, OK U.S.A. 73096 Specific visit requirements: Not listed Related web site: Not listed

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