Chrysalis, Bronze and limestone sculpture at Marion Chester Read Center in Milwaukee, US.
Chrysalis is a sculpture made from carved Indiana limestone and bronze elements located at Marion Chester Read Center in Milwaukee. The composition measures 75 inches tall and 36 inches wide, combining the two materials through careful craftsmanship.
The sculpture was commissioned in 1990 and funded by the Charles and Margaret Lescrenier family. Artist Beth Sahagian created it for the Girl Scouts headquarters during this period.
The work symbolizes transformation and personal development through the form of a natural cocoon. This meaning connects to the Girl Scouts mission of supporting young people in their growth.
The sculpture stands at the entrance of Marion Chester Read Center near Wauwatosa and is easy to spot. It sits in the outdoor area where visitors can view it without needing to enter the building.
The stone surface shows linear textures that were carved directly into the material. The bronze elements were attached using the lost-wax casting method, a traditional casting technique.
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