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DESIGN / FABRICATION:
Gaston Carrio
PROJECT LOCATION:
The Woodlands Waterway Square, The Woodlands, Houston, Texas, USA
UNDERWRITTER:
Memorial Hermann
STAGE:
Built – October 2018
Everything starts with the union of two strong souls, coming together and raising families who work together to build communities that nurture future generations to repeat the process. I envisioned this sculpture as a place for individuals to reconnect and recharge with each other, a place to rest and reflect on the people and the community who supported and inspired them. The Woodlands itself is a symbol of success. My hope is that this sculpture serves as a tribute to such triumph, the wings like arms reaching up to the sky in victory.
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CONSTRUCTION / PROCESS
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