By Ai Qiu Hopen and Chen Hopen, Humanity Memorial Inc.
June 2024, stainless steel, steel, concrete and granite
Dewey Park
50 Spring Street
Burlington, VT
Representing our collective need to reflect on the past, learn, and build a better future together, Humanity Memorial created this monumental artwork following the 2020 social justice uprisings and racial reckoning. The sculpture embodies a form inspired by two entwined Sankofa birds that call us together to build a greater sense of belonging. The artwork proposes an evolution beyond mere tolerance to true integration, beyond mere acceptance to building enduring communal bridges.
Commissioned by Burlington's Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office.
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Humanity Memorial Inc.
