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Bridge (sculpture)

Coordinates: 43°01′42″N 87°56′48″W / 43.028241°N 87.946562°W / 43.028241; -87.946562
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Bridge
ArtistPeter Flanary
Year2012
Typeglacial boulders and stainless steel
LocationHank Aaron State Trail, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°01′42″N 87°56′48″W / 43.028241°N 87.946562°W / 43.028241; -87.946562
OwnerState of Wisconsin

Bridge is a public art work by artist Peter Flanary. It is located on the Hank Aaron State Trail in the Menomonee Valley south of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sculpture was donated to the State of Wisconsin by the nonprofit Menomonee Valley Partners.[1] The sculpture is located in Three Bridges Park near the bridge from Mitchell Park.[2]

Description

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Bridge is a series of 20 large glacial boulders selected and assembled into a sculptural installation. The stones are fitted together and secured with stainless steel pins and epoxy. The average diameter of each boulder is two feet. The artist intended for the fitting and pinning of the boulders to "represent the idea of connection."[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Menomonee Valley Partners donate sculpture to the Hank Aaron State Trail". News Release. DNR. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Menomonee Valley Partners Inc. 2013 Annual Report" (PDF). p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  3. ^ "Hank Aaron Trail to get $27,000 Sculpture". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2013.