New Leaf, Metal sculpture at Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station, United States.
Description
New Leaf is a large abstract metal leaf sculpture positioned on a two-step platform near the entrance of Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. The work sits at eye level, allowing visitors to view and read the embedded poem from multiple angles.
History
The sculpture was installed in 2007 by artist Lisa Scheer following a 2004 call from the District's Commission on the Arts and Humanities to enhance public transit spaces. This project became part of a broader effort to integrate artworks throughout the Metro system.
Culture
The sculpture displays a poem by E. Ethelbert Miller that celebrates the natural movement of leaves, inviting commuters to pause and read lines about air, dance, and earth. This combination of visual art and words creates a moment of reflection in the busy transit space.
Practical
The sculpture sits at street level just outside the station entrance, making it easy to spot when exiting the Metro. The location receives good natural light during the day and is accessible to all visitors.
Did you know?
The abstract form of the leaf shape ties together personal reflection and movement in the urban setting. Many commuters report that encountering the embedded poem during their daily transit prompts unexpected moments of connection with words about natural cycles.
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