Mother Tongue - Sacramento CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sbcamper
N 38° 37.132 W 121° 29.970
10S E 630628 N 4275550
Julia Connor, poet laureate of Sacramento, 2005 - 2009 envisioned this park.
Waymark Code: WMR5JP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2016
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Her work is shown as pages of a book. Instead of letters and words being punched, they are cut out.

This art, near the public library, is a celebration of the spoken word.
Imagine beginning readers trying to decipher the poem, and older folks looking up the entire piece.
This is in English.
Title of Piece: Mother Tongue

Artist: Troy Croliss (metal smith); Julia Connor (poet)

Material/Media: corten steel

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): South Natomas Park and Library and Community Center

Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]

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