Hallelujah - Charleston, WV
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N 38° 20.904 W 081° 37.797
17S E 444954 N 4244659
Large metal sculpture located outside of the Clay Center in Charleston, WV
Waymark Code: WMCC4D
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2011
Views: 8
This magnificent sculpture is located in the plaza circle in front of the Clay Center. It stands at 64 ft. tall, nearly as tall as the Clay Center, with a diameter of 40 ft. The piece was donated by the McGee Foundation in the name of John and Ruth McGee in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.T. McGee and Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Bouknight, and Lyell Clay.
World-renowned metalworking artist Albert Paley of Rochester, NY designed the sculpture. Paley has been active as an artist for more than 30 years. Commissioned by both public institutions and private corporations, he has completed more than 50 site-specific works.
Installation took place from September 8 - 30, 2009 with the the dedication on October 6, 2009
Title: Hallelujah
Artist: Albert Paley
Media (materials) used: corten steel, stainless steel, bronze
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Clay Center
Date of creation or placement: October 6, 2009
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