The city shared the designs from five artists competing to create a new Harriet Tubman statue after a year of controversy about the initial no-bid commissioning process.
For the first time, members of the public are able to see the proposed designs for a new Harriet Tubman statue and take part in a survey to voice an opinion on which design should be chosen.
The Creative Philly office posted a survey asking members of the public to rank the artists’ designs at 8 p.m., following the meeting, and it will remain open for public comment until Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m.The new open-call process was lauded by some who attended the presentation meeting because the city had originally planned to award a $500,000 commission to artist Wesley Wofford to create a Harriet Tubman statue without seeking proposals from other artists.
He designed a figure who appears to be meditative and in prayer, but with a rifle strapped to her back. Perhaps she is giving thanks for completing a battle, or is praying before going into battle. Often, Tubman is portrayed as someone being pursued.Watson’s concept shows Tubman as a warrior and leader, “a larger than life Spirit of unwavering determination who chose Freedom as the only way to live,” the artist’s description says.
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