CONVERSATION
Imagine Playground at Dublin Sports Ground, Dublin, California, USA. 2020

Aluminum, integrated lighting
Large sculpture: 20’ H x 20’ W x 2’ D
Small sculpture: 16’H x 16’ W x 2’ D

This sculptural environment emphasizes our shared humanity and uniquely human ability to transcend differences and find common ground through conversation. The silhouetted human heads symbolize our humanity— our differences and our similarities. The sculptures intentionally exclude gender and race. The figures face one another to convey engagement in dialogue. The accessible pathways through the sculptures reference changing human emotions.

Commissioned by the City of Dublin, California

Barbara Grygutis’ scale concept model for the artwork is conserved at Dublin, California’s Sister City in Bray, Ireland.

Photo credit: City of Dublin, California; and Robert Hubbard.

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