editor Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 For some reason, Metro has started sending me press releases. So here's this: METRO Rededicates Art Installation by Renowned Artist Floyd Newsum On Wednesday, METRO leadership, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis along with community members celebrated the rededication of an art installation by renowned artist Floyd Newsum. "The Tower" was originally installed in 2014 at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Griggs Road along the METRORail Purple Line. After receiving feedback from Coleman and the Third Ward community, the sculpture was relocated to a more prominent area near that intersection and additional lighting was added to ensure the public can enjoy the piece at any time of day. "METRO's commissioning of 'The Tower' is an example of how public art can enhance the overall experience of public transportation, contribute to the identity of the transit system and the community that it serves," said METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran. The installation is part of The Authority's commitment to urban design which focuses on the look, feel and function of public spaces to shape quality of life in the region. METRO's Arts in Transit Program aims to bring character into transit spaces with imagery that reflects community identity and the region's unique diversity. "Art deals with the human condition and public art makes sure that people know that their community is something they can embrace," said Coleman. "This enhances our city and it enhances our quality of life." A plaque was added to the platform of the piece, which reads: "This sculpture was created and installed as part of METRO's Arts in Transit program for the METRORail Purple Line. It embodies the spirit of rebirth and heritage. Pyramids are used to reflect a sense of revival and growth in the community." Along with commissioned sculptures near METRORail lines, METRO also built art into the structure of rail platforms and continually collaborates with the community to create a vision for new and existing transit surroundings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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