Statue of Billie Holiday, Bronze memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, US.
Description
The Statue of Billie Holiday portrays the jazz singer holding a microphone, mounted on a heavy granite base along Pennsylvania Avenue. The base features sculptural panels that depict imagery connected to her music and legacy.
History
The memorial was commissioned in 1977 but financial obstacles postponed its completion until 1985. The granite base was installed at a later date, completing the full sculptural composition.
Culture
The inscribed panels on the base reference themes from Holiday's songs that addressed injustice and struggle. Visitors can see how the sculptor chose to honor her legacy through visual storytelling connected to her most powerful lyrics.
Practical
The memorial is located along Pennsylvania Avenue and can be easily accessed on foot from nearby cultural attractions. It remains open to public viewing at all times, allowing visitors to walk around and view the panels from multiple angles.
Did you know?
The relief panels carved into the granite base contain powerful and thought-provoking imagery that many visitors overlook on their first visit. These sculptural details transform the piece from a simple portrait into a more complex statement about her impact and messages.
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