Celebration of Healing - Monroe, LA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The "Celebration of Healing" is located in a nice park on Wood St and Jackson St, near the St Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA.

From the Simthsonian Art Inventory (visit link)

Figures of a man and woman stand with their backs to each other, arms upraised, supporting a sphere, gesturing in celebrated dance. The man has short, wavy hair and wears only shorts. The woman is barefoot with pulled back hair, and wears a full-length, strapless gown, slit at the proper right thigh and swept back to reveal her legs. The sphere consists of four golden bands with three figures suspended on its surface in either dance or flight, including a toddler, a three year old, and a five year old. The toddler is without clothes, and the girl has bangs and wears a short-sleeved dress, her proper left hand raised. The boy's midsection is covered and his arms are upraised, joined behind his head. The sculpture's base is short and circular, mounted upon a circular base and placed in the center of a circular, bricked basin, surrounded by a walkway. A bricked wall with memorial plaques is on one side of the walkway. A light is directed toward the sculpture.


From the plaque on the wall:

“Celebration of Healing"

"Celebration of Healing" is intended to represent a world of men, women and children filled with hope and joy.

The figures are rejoicing in celebration. The meaning relates to the Sisters of St. Francis Medical Center because, by caring for the sick and needy, they are able to help, restore and heal. The service they give influences the world for good.

Their message is preserved in this bronze monument which will stand for generations.

From the second plaque:

“Tribute”

To the Franciscan Missionaries of our Lady

Countless men, women and children of the area have been recipients of the of the dedicated service and care given by the sisters of St. Francis Medical Center since their arrival here in 1911.

The sisters unselfish devotion and vision represent an important aspect of the past and future of our region.

In appreciation this monument is erected by grateful citizens.

October 4, 1995

St Francis Medical Center web site (visit link)

TITLE: Celebration of Healing ARTIST(S): Laura Lee Stay DATE: October 4, 1995 MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: metal CONTROL NUMBER: IAS LA000443 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Northern edge of the park closest to Wood St. 309 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71291 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None, plaques on the wall where hard to read.

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