Bradley Arthur sculptor
Video made by students from Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City, Tampa,FL
from a solo exhibition titled "FeelHerd"
Now the collection from Richard Brown Baker is part of the permanent collection at Yale University
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In 2001 Arthur won a Public Art Commission from Hillsborough County to create two sculptures made from melted weapons.
During the process of creating the artworks a local news reporter made this video that was picked up by CNN
"Components of Public Safety I" ("COPS I")
Stainless steel and recycled steel from melted weapons
Five stainless steel sections (components) create a circle/star.
Four of the components are filled with raw steel
billets (square shapes) and rebar (round).
This metal within was created from melted weapons.
"COPS I"
Sheriff's Office Ybor City
2008 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
A second sculpture was installed at the Sheriff's station in Citrus Park.
"Components of Public Safety II” (COPS II)
Dedicated to those missing and fallen in the line of duty.
Four components form an incomplete circle and star. The fifth component, which would complete both, is lying on the ground and represents those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Sheriff's Office District 3 in CItrus Park
7202 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
“Art in public spaces plays a distinguishing role in our country’s history and culture. It reflects and reveals our society, enhances meaning in our civic spaces, and adds uniqueness to our communities.”
Ms. Patricia WalshPublic Art and Civic Design Senior Program ManagerAmericans for the Arts
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