Hope - Austin, TX
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A life-size bronze sculpture of a young mother (a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin) with her two children and their dog at the university's Alumni Center.
Waymark Code: WMY21W
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2018
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Located on the courtyard of the University of Texas at Austin's Alumni Center (a.k.a the "Etter-Harbin Alumni Center", abbreviated to "UTX" on campus building maps), "Hope" was designed by sculptor Miley Frost and dedicated to honor the life of Nancy Ghormley Walls (BBA '82).
The life-size sculpture depicts Nancy shown reading a passage of the Bible (specifically, "2 Timothy 4:7-8") alongside her children Emily & Robby and the family dog, hope shining through her eyes even in her last days while battling cancer.
A plaque next to the sculpture reads:
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HOPE
Honoring the life of Nancy Ghormley Walls, shown with her beloved children Emily and Robby, "Hope" points to the faith, joy and peace that characterized Nancy's entire life even during her final struggle with cancer. Hope shines through Nancy's life; even death does not diminish its brightness. Nancy's family and many friends honor her and celebrate her faith, the true source of hope.
Nancy Ghormley Walls
1960-1996, BBA 1982
Miley Frost, Sculptor
Dedicated September 8, 2001
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Hope
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Miley Frost
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dedicated on September 8, 2001
Materials used: Bronze / Boulders
Location: Courtyard of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UTX), University of Texas at Austin
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