Trilogy is a bronze sculpture by Larry Anderson, installed in Tacoma, Washington's Wright Park, in the United States.

Trilogy
Plaque for the artwork, which is covered by plants in the background, 2023
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ArtistLarry Anderson
MediumBronze sculpture
LocationTacoma, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°15′39″N 122°26′59.4″W / 47.26083°N 122.449833°W / 47.26083; -122.449833

Description and history edit

Commissioned by the city,[1] the statue was installed in 1978 and depicts three children running.[2] It is believed to be Tacoma's first sculpture depicting an African American.[3]

 
Trilogy hidden by plants, 2023

The artwork was acquired via the City of Tacoma's Changing Education Through the Arts program.[4][5] It had an appraised value of $120,000 in 2007.[6]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Sculptor of EAA's Compass Hill Statues "Directions" Dies | Midwest Flyer – General Aviation Magazine". Archived from the original on 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  2. ^ "Wright Park (Tacoma)". www.historylink.org. Archived from the original on 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  3. ^ Clayton, Alec. "Walk through the park - Archives - Northwest Military - Home of The Ranger, NW Airlifter & Weekly Volcano". www.northwestmilitary.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  4. ^ "Wright Park". Metro Parks Tacoma. Archived from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "4.12 Parks and recreation" (PDF). City of Tacoma. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "2007 YEAR IN REVIEW" (PDF). Tacoma Arts Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2023-05-30.