A Beam of Sun to Shake the Sky, Public sculpture at Milwaukee Public Library, United States
The vertical sculpture combines red aluminum ribbons with cut-out letters in different fonts, rising from granite pedestals near the glass facade entrance.
Richard Taylor created this installation in 2004 during the renovation of the Milwaukee Public Library Wells Street entrance, marking a new chapter.
The design incorporates letters from multiple languages and alphabets, reflecting the diversity of written communication preserved within the library walls.
Located at the library entrance coordinates 43.0401134, -87.9224295, the sculpture receives illumination from ground lights during evening hours.
The twin structures resemble red candles with gold-leafed tips, becoming less dense as they extend upward into the Milwaukee skyline.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 2004
Creator: Richard Taylor
Made from material: aluminium
GPS coordinates: 43.04011,-87.92243
Latest update: October 27, 2025 18:25
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