Gift, The
Date Unknown / Dale Slavin / Elyria
The gift is composed of three main figures supporting a cubic-shaped load. This trinity of people carries wonderful gifts - knowledge and wisdom - on their shoulders and backs. Each person pushes forward in one direction, supporting the gift, ignoring the desire to quit, ignoring the pain. Three working as one to achieve a common goal. If one leaves, attaining the gifts of knowledge and wisdom becomes impossible. The trinity of figures, representitive of faculty, the student body and a soon-to-be mother symbolize the struggle of learning and the birth of knowledge.
Location: Plaza in front of South entrance of C. Paul Stocker Building, 1005 N. Abbe Rd.
Title
Gift, The
Description
The gift is composed of three main figures supporting a cubic-shaped load. This trinity of people carries wonderful gifts - knowledge and wisdom - on their shoulders and backs. Each person pushes forward in one direction, supporting the gift, ignoring the desire to quit, ignoring the pain. Three working as one to achieve a common goal. If one leaves, attaining the gifts of knowledge and wisdom becomes impossible. The trinity of figures, representitive of faculty, the student body and a soon-to-be mother symbolize the struggle of learning and the birth of knowledge.
Creator
Location City
Location County
Provider Qualifier
Gift of
Provider Entity
Lorain County Community College Foundation
Location Street
1005 N. Abbe Rd.
Location Type
Media Base Di
11'
Media Base Depth
11'
Media Sculpture Height
7'
Media Sculpture Width
9'
Media Base Height
15'
Media Base Width
11'
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