I remember Everything (Chimney, Wing, Bench)
Artist: Ries Niemi
Category:
Downtown
Facilities
Details:
sculpture (visual work), steel-stainless, None
Date completed: 2001
Description:
"I Remember Everything (Chimney, Wing, Bench)" by Washington artist Ries Niemi is a series of three stainless steel outdoor works that are abstractions based on local symbols and history. A stylized wing-shape symbolizes aviation’s role in developing San Antonio. A large open bench is styled loosely on the architecture of the Municipal Auditorium. The chimney-like column recalls limestone chimneys of local cement quarries. English, Spanish and German text wraps around each piece dealing with remembrance and the process of layering history.
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