You Rise Above the World

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You Rise Above the World
Artist Richard Taylor
Year1998
Dimensions300 cm× 150 cm× 120 cm(120 in× 60 in× 48 in)
Location Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°02′31″N87°54′44″W / 43.041977°N 87.912221°W / 43.041977; -87.912221
OwnerCity of Milwaukee

You Rise Above the World is a public art work by artist Richard Taylor. It is located on the Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [1] The artwork is a vertically oriented, abstract totem-like form painted bright red. [2] It is located on the east side of the Milwaukee River on Kilbourn Avenue. The sculpture is sponsored by the Riverwalk Business Improvement District.

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References

  1. Davis, Erica. "A Sculpture Is Built". First Stage Voices. First Stage Milwaukee. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. Taylor, Richard. "You Rise Above the World". Artist website. Retrieved 21 January 2013.