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Wings
Wings
Wings

Wings

Artist Darlene Nguyen-Ely
MediumWood and photo collage
Dimensions2 pieces; 17" x 48" x 4" and 16" x 36" x 4"
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCity of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services (formerly Executive Services Department) 1% for Art funds
Description: A lyrical, wing-like sculpture, incised with photo-collage images of people, the wing hovering lightly in front of a white wall.
Artist Statement: Wings have always symbolized freedom.  This freedom to travel from one point to another is especially meaningful to immigrants and victims of oppression since it embodies the chance to start over and change their lives for the better.