The Community of Faith - Kansas City, MO
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An art sculpture at a church in Kansas City.
Waymark Code: WMP9VP
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2015
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Taken from the Smithsonian website, "Grouping of ten free standing crosses of various sizes in a five-sided base. The largest pieces, the I-beams, are decorated with cut-out triangular shapes along the horizontal pieces of the cross, and are inset with multicolored glass blocks."
The sculpture is located on the north side of the church, facing Main St. It's about 15-20 feet tall and is made completely out of I-beams in the shape of crosses. A small plaque is placed at the pedestal with the sculptor's name and the date of installation. Parking can be found across the street or behind the church.
TITLE: The Community of Faith
ARTIST(S): Selsor, Wayne, sculptor.
DATE: 1976. Dedicated Dec. 5, 1976.
MEDIUM: Steel I-beams, painted rust-colored, steel and glass; Base: concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MO000214
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Community Christian Church, 4601 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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