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Sherman Park neighborhood marks gateway with new sculpture

November 27, 2015 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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  • Wendy Hamilton (left), Healthy Neighborhood Program manager at the Sherman Park Community Association, explains the symbolism of the hamsa, used as a protective amulet by Jews and Muslims, to Cheri Fuqua, a community organizer at Middle Ground. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • The symbols on the right represent the seven chakras, which are thought in India to correspond to the seven energy points in the human body. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Alderman Michael Murphy speaks to attendees at the unveiling. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • Community organizers, residents and neighborhood leaders listen to speakers and photograph the sculpture. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • The tree of life is a symbol common to many cultures and religions. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
  • The sculpture "Compassion" overlooks a busy intersection. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)

A sculpture comprised of two colorful hearts inset with mosaics of cultural and religious symbols was officially unveiled at 5919 W. Roosevelt Drive (at Burleigh and 60th St.). The sculpture evolved from residents’ statements and represents “the different kinds of people working together for the betterment of our community,” according to one statement. More than 10 organizations collaborated with sculptor Marina Lee and mosaic artist Ann Wydeven to produce the sculpture titled “Compassion.”

The project was supported by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund, and the City of Milwaukee Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation.

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  1. ann wydeven says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Thank you Andrea.

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