Students Aspire, Bronze sculpture at Howard University, Washington, D.C., United States
The bronze relief depicts two African-American figures in profile facing each other, with hands reaching toward five disks containing scientific symbols.
Elizabeth Catlett created this sculpture in 1977 through a grant from the Exxon Education Foundation for Howard University's chemical engineering wing.
The artist incorporated tree root imagery with faces at each end, representing the connection between education, community, and scientific advancement.
Located at 2300 6th Street NW on the Howard University campus, the sculpture stands as a permanent installation accessible to campus visitors.
The sculpture resulted from a competition where faculty, staff, and students selected Catlett's design from among twenty-two invited artists.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1977
Creator: Elizabeth Catlett
GPS coordinates: 38.92180,-77.02150
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:07
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