Family Outing - Independence, KS
Posted by: YoSam.
N 37° 13.454 W 095° 42.383
15S E 259881 N 4123179
One os several I found on the streets of Independence Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMJEH6
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2013
Views: 3
County of Sculpture: Montgomery County
Location of Sculpture: Myrtle St. & Pennsylvania St., Independence
Plaque Text:
"FAMILY OUTING"
by Gary Lee Price
Donated by
Lucy Gibson Thompson
with thanks to
Tim Emert, Judy Carroll, Byrle Gross
and the
Artscape Independence Task Force
2005
Another Photo: Panoramio
This is a combination of other works. The girl withe her arms out is called "Freewheelin" and the boy racing away is called "Training Wheels".
From the Sculptures web site comes these explanations:
"Freewheelin": "Oh, the carefree innocence of youth. This piece, originally conceived for a life-size commission, implies a regression in time for us parents. Back when the most important things on our minds were recess and playing with our friends. Back also when we dared things that were a bit risky – the letting go -no hands – leaps of faith. May we never lose sight of spontaneity and courage as adults."
And "Training Wheels" He says: "Wheels is the key word here. Remember what is was like to have those techno-wonders placed under your body and feel their instant mobility and speed? And then remember the feeling of fright as you realized your enthusiasm had over-ruled your ability to control these modern marvels?! Did you ever experience one of those crashes when you thought you’d die on that very spot? I remember plowing into the rear of a parked car while I was racing away from my brother in a speeding bicycle game of cops & robbers. My head was turned looking backwards as my feet were swiftly pedaling forward. As I lay there moaning on the ground with the posse standing over me I was sure I would soon see welcoming white angels escorting me toward the pearly gates.
Training wheels are those pre-emptive steps before the ‘big time’ – “look ma, no hands!
To view more Mr. Price's Site:
Lifting the Human Spirit Through Sculpture