Tip, artwork by David Middlebrook
Tip is a sculpture made of bronze, basalt, and marble, created in 2004 by artist David Middlebrook. It features three distinct parts: a basalt column stamped with a thumbprint, a bronze net of symbols that appears to slice the sky, and a white Italian marble iceberg crowned with an anvil and a delicate tree branch.
The sculpture was created in 2004 as part of an urban renewal project for Gordon Park. It was deliberately placed to revitalize the neighborhood and establish the space as a location for thoughtful contemplation.
The sculpture sits at Gordon Park's entrance in the Riverwest neighborhood and serves as a gathering point for the community. It invites visitors to pause and reflect on their surroundings and personal connections to the place.
The sculpture is located at the entrance of Gordon Park on E. Locust Street and is easily accessible on foot. The area is open to the public, allowing visitors to walk right up to the work and examine it from different angles.
The basalt section bears a thumbprint as if the land itself has left its mark on the sculpture. The juxtaposition of ice and anvil represents natural and human forces, while the delicate tree branch adds a fragile, balancing element to the composition.
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