Metal Sculpture (Nesewin)
Subject: Abandoned Metal Sculpture (Nesewin)
Opened: November 1, 2020
Location: Chicago, IL (Dunning Read Conservation Area)
Cost: Unknown
Abandoned by:
Jamie Topper (non-Native artist)
Laura Miracle (non-Native artist)
4000N, a project managed by the American Indian Center (AIC)*
American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC): Heather Miller, previous Executive Director
Chicago Public Arts Group (CPAG): Maryrose Pavkovic, previous Cultural Coordinator II
*Formerly known as Northwest Portage Walking Museum
Date: 08/21/2022
Camera: Canon S110
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Links
CPAG Website: Nesewin–How to Breathe Underwater
Jamie Topper (non-Native artist) Website: Nesewin–How to Breathe Underwater
Laura Miracle (artist) Website: Nesewin–How to Breathe Underwater*
Opening Event Page: Sculpture Dedication For “Nesewin,” How to Breathe Underwater (canceled)
*No description of the project. What has this non-Native learned about working with the “Native” community?
Comments
- Lack of Native plants.
- Invasive plants overrun space, not maintained.
- The artists are non-Native for a Native art project, artists advocated by Lawrence Santiago (
artist). - The location is not easily accessible to the community.
- Laura Miracle’s website does not describe the sculpture’s connection to the Native community.
Photographs
Jamie Topper’s Website
Creative Commons License
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