“Lumen” was created entirely from found objects, and artist Greg Orloff hopes the sculpture can represent all that makes up a community like Columbia.
“‘Lumen’ embodies the cumulative efforts of an entire community with differing backgrounds, experiences, educations, perspectives and lifestyles. Made up of the dirty, broken-down discards of obsolete, forgotten technologies, ‘Lumen’ stands as a shining beacon of Columbia’s endeavors and successes,” Orloff said.
A permanent home was needed for “Lumen,” which led Ragtag’s Executive Director Tracy Lane to propose gifting the art to the city.
“Donating ‘Lumen’ to the city is our artful way to extend our thanks to our community,” Lane said.
“Lumen” was accepted by the Commission on Cultural Affairs and City Council in 2013, and the sculpture is now part of the city’s permanent collection of public art.
The sculpture will be housed at the visitors center in the lobby of City Hall.
“We are very excited to have ‘Lumen’ greet visitors and employees in City Hall,” said Megan McConachie, public information specialist at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. “‘Lumen’ is a great representation of Columbia’s commitment to the arts.”
For additional information, contact Sarah Dresser, program specialist at the Office of Cultural Affairs, at 573-874-6387 or sedresse@GoColumbiaMo.com.
