Hands On - Public Art by Kevin Caron

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"I really love that amazing Hands On sculpture. I feel very lucky to have had the chance seeing the early stage of making it in Kevin's studio. I hope to see it being displayed in that perfect spot some day when I come back to Arizona!"
--Lan Griffin, artist, Boston, Massachusetts

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Hands On

commission,
City of Avondale
Avondale, Arizona

steel, powder-coated steel
168" x 145" x 146"
created 2009

A public art commission for the City of Avondale, Arizona, Hands On won Westmarc's 17th Annual Best of the West Arts & Culture Award for 2009. Westmarc is a coalition of business, education and government leaders.

Hands On was also featured on About.com in Judy Hedding's Phoenix Blog on May 27, 2009.

The sculpture has a steel trunk with a rust patina, similar to that of the Mighty Owl Oak. The roots of the tree form hands that reach down into the earth, honoring those who came before, and the top of trunk are hands reaching into the future of the community.

The tree's 2007 golden leaves were created from outlines of hands of Avondale citizens - young and old, from all walks of life, of all sizes and shapes. As are we all, each hand is unique.

To see more photos - including the installation - of this piece, visit the photo gallery by clicking on the link below ...

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