"Pearl Of Equality"
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One of eight outdoor sculptures in the Coffee Cup Collaborative, a public art project that honors Greensboro, NC's place in civil rights history.
Waymark Code: WM6PKV
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2009
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To commemorate the request for a cup of coffee as the first words spoken in protest against segregated eating facilities, eight North Carolina artists were selected to design individual bronze cups to be displayed at strategic points around the city of Greensboro to build public awareness, promote conversation and encourage dialogue.
"Pearl Of Equality"
Artist: Timothy L. Daniel, Greensboro, NC
Location: Hamburger Square, South Davie St. near South Elm St., Greensboro, NC
Artist's remarks:
"The idea of the sharp, stony oyster guarding its precious treasure came to me almost immediately as a way to symbolize the whole "Eyes on the Prize" feeling of the civil rights struggle. The oyster's shell would represent the old status quo, and the flesh and pearl would represent the wonderful bounty awaiting those persistent enough to seek it. The flowering shape of the cup symbolizes springtime and a new beginning."
Civil Right Type: Not listed
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