The Flame - Lawrence, Kansas
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N 38° 58.397 W 095° 14.148
15S E 306314 N 4316189
A modern aluminum sculpture on the grounds of the Lawrence City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMK2JK
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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My commentary:

This Piece is entitled Flame. It was sculpted by Lin Emery and it was given by the people of Lawrence, Kansas. The people of Lawrence are very aware of how Quantrill's Raid shaped their history and this piece is one way they commemorate the loss and the rebirth of their city. This aluminum mobile symbolizes the flames of the Raid on August 21, 1863.

From SIRIS:
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"Sculptor:Emery, Lin 1928-Assistant:Walker, Ed

Medium:Sculpture: aluminum; Foundation: concrete

Type:Sculptures-Kinetic
Sculptures-Outdoor
SculptureSculptures

Owner/Location:Administered by City of Lawrence Public Works 6th & Massachusetts Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044

Located City Hall 6th & Massachusetts Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044

Date:Commissioned 1980. Dedicated July 30, 1982

Topic:Abstract
Allegory--Element--FireHistory--United States--KansasDisaster--FireLiterature--Hughes

Control number:IAS KS000085

Notes:Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1993

Summary:Abstract kinetic sculpture representing flames to symbolize the rebirth, optimism, and vibrance of Lawrence following the Quantrill Raid of 1863 which burned the city. Sculpture has four moveable parts which are wind driven"
TITLE: The Flame

ARTIST(S): Emery, Lin 1928-Assistant:Walker, Ed

DATE: Commissioned 1980. Dedicated July 30, 1982

MEDIUM: Sculpture: aluminum; Foundation: concrete

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS KS000085

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
6 East 6th Street Lawrence, KS 66044


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