Monumental Sculpture Honors Women’s Service in US Coast Guard
A new monument in Miami Beach's North Beach neighborhood honors the contributions of the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as Spars, during the Second World War.
The sculpture, created by artist Prune Nourry, features a colossal head with a half-face resting in water, completed by its reflection, and a mangrove tree sprouting from the side.
I was inspired by the history of monumental sculpture, like Olmec heads and images of the Statue of Liberty, where you see just a piece of the head.
The US Coast Guard Women's Reserve was formed to staff shore stations while men were sent to sea duty during the war, with their acronym derived from the Coast Guard's motto, "Semper Paratus—Always Ready."
This new work recognizes the contributions of women in the US Coast Guard, a story rarely celebrated on a monumental scale.
Author's summary: A monumental sculpture honors women's service in the US Coast Guard.
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