This bronze monument, like so many created by intuned sensitive artists, helps this particular community make restitution through art. People need to remember the Seminole Indian Tribes were once here dominating this area before Europeons entered their land. This bronze statue is part of the wound healing process. Boston Bronze and Stone respects our native American brothers and sisters.
This article below has been reprinted from Brian Ballou ; South Florida Sun Sentinel
"A 12-foot tall life-sized bronze statue of a young Seminole Indian girl, base and palm fronds included, will be unveiled and dedicated Friday in Fort Lauderdale.
The monument, titled "Florida" will be located at Stranahan Landing, directly across the New River from the Stranahan House.
"The statue and even the base are very symbolic, this has been quite a painstaking process that originated several years ago to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Florida," said William Riddle, president of the Venetian Arts Society based in Fort Lauderdale.
The statue depicts a young girl playing in the Everglades and holding palm fronds. The sculpture will have interactive features: information about the tribe accessible by waving a smart phone near the sculpture. The sculpture is 8 feet tall and the base is 4 feet. The sculpture cost $100,000, half of that amount provided by the Seminole Tribe and the other half raised through a sale of tiles that will adorn the base.
The event starts at noon, and will feature Seminole Tribal Chairman James Billie. The unveiling is scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"salutes the above sculpture and sculptress.
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us"salutes the above sculpture and sculptress.
Artist Nilda Comas created the sculpture. She is the art curator for the society and became interested about four years ago in creating a sculpture to commemorate the state's anniversary. She worked on the piece for about a year."
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us, salutes "Florida" a Seminole Girl
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