The Torch of Friendship - San Antonio, TX - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The "Torch of Friendship" was given to San Antonio by the Mexican Consulate as a sign of friendship and to represent the roots many Texans share with Mexico.

The contemporary steel sculpture was made in Mexico and shipped to San Antonio in six pieces. It stands 65 feet tall and weighs 50 tons.
It was commissioned to commemorate the relationship between the United States and Mexico and the two countries' increasing commercial ties.

Urban monumental sculptor Sebastian was commissioned at the request of the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs of San Antonio to design the sculpture.

Title: The Torch of Friendship Artist: Sebastian Media (materials) used: 50 tons of red steel Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Just outside the entrance to Riverwalk Date of creation or placement: 27 June, 2002

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