Arvin J. Alexander Memorial facts for kids
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The sculpture in 2018
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| Artist | Carl Faehnle |
| Year | 1991 |
| Medium | Granite sculpture |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
The Arvin J. Alexander Memorial is a special sculpture created in 1991. It honors a person named Arvin J. Alexander, who was a lawyer and a politician. A lawyer helps people with legal problems, and a politician helps lead a city or country. This memorial was made by an artist named Carl Faehnle. You can find it in Columbus, Ohio, in a place called Alexander AEP Park.
About the Memorial
The Arvin J. Alexander Memorial is an abstract sculpture. This means it doesn't look like a real person or object. Instead, it uses shapes and forms to represent ideas. The sculpture is made from pink granite, which is a very hard stone.
What the Sculpture Looks Like
The memorial has three parts that are shaped like angles. One of these parts has a metal plaque. A plaque is a special plate with words carved into it. This plaque tells us about Arvin J. Alexander.
It says that Alexander Park is dedicated to him. He lived from 1909 to 1984. The plaque honors him as a "true friend of Columbus." It also says he was a great lawyer and led the City Council. The City Council is a group of people who help run the city.
The plaque explains that Arvin Alexander worked hard for Columbus. He helped people agree on important issues, even if they had different ideas. He was a person with a clear vision for the city's future. The American Electric Power and Columbus Southern Power companies donated this memorial.
Size and Finish
The sculpture is quite large. It stands about 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall. It is about 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) wide and 8 inches (20 centimeters) thick. The sculpture sits on a concrete base. This base is about 3 feet (0.9 meters) wide.
One part of the sculpture is polished, which means it's shiny and smooth. The other two parts have a matte finish. This means they are not shiny and have a duller look.
History of the Memorial
In 1992, the Smithsonian Institution looked at this sculpture. They did this as part of their "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program. This program helps to find and record outdoor sculptures across the United States. They want to make sure these important artworks are cared for.
