(Here I Stand) In the Spirit of Paul Robeson
| (Here I Stand) In The Spirit of Paul Robeson | |
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| Artist | Allen Uzikee Nelson |
| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Steel |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°56′33.84″N 77°1′31.97″W / 38.9427333°N 77.0255472°W | |
(Here I Stand) in the Spirit of Paul Robeson is a public artwork by American artist , located at the intersection of Kansas Ave NW, Georgia Ave NW and Varnum St NW in the Petworth neighborhood in Washington, D.C., United States. It is a tribute to musician, actor and social activist Paul Robeson.
Description[]
This Cor-Ten steel sculpture stands like a sign in the middle of the intersection. It rises upwards and opens up into a large face created with heavy African influences. Greenish glass frames the face. The artist describes it as a "Janus-face".[1]
Artist[]
Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, Uzikee now lives in Washington D.C. His background in engineering provides a basis for his work. His creative goal is to combine "African design and aesthetic into subconscious culture." All of his works are three-dimensional, steel and glass. His work has been on display at Howard University, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, and throughout the United States.[1]
Acquisition[]
The piece was formally dedicated on April 8, 2001, to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of Paul Robeson's birthday.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Allen Uzikee Nelson. "Paul Robeson, Here I Stand". the art/sculpture of UZIKEE. Allen Uzikee Nelson. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ "A Celebration Honoring An African-American Hero". Consciously Speaking. Metro Connection. 2001. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
External links[]
- 2001 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- 2001 sculptures
- Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C.
- Petworth (Washington, D.C.)
- Paul Robeson
- Steel sculptures in Washington, D.C.