Glenna Goodacre
American Sculptor
Goodacre Public Art (1, 2,
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Glenna Goodacre is considered by many to be America's sculptor.
"SACAGAWEA"
New Millennium Golden Dollar produced by the United States Mint, Washington, DC, USA
One of Glenna Goodacre's contributions to America is her rendering of Sacagawea
on the obverse side of the new millennium golden dollar coin that
was released into circulation by the United States Mint in 2001.
Goodacre's
touching portrayal of Sacagawea was selected above 121 submissions
by 23 other sculptors.
"VIETNAM WOMEN'S MEMORIAL" in Washington, DC, USA
On Veteran's Day,
November 11, 1993, Glenna Goodacre's sculpture touched the lives of millions with the unveiling of the Vietnam Women's
Memorial at The Vietnam Wall on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. .
Goodacre's
sculpture, in both its design and breadth, honors and pays tribute
to the eleven thousand American women who served in the military during
the Vietnam War. The bronze maquette of the Vietnam
Women's Memorial can be seen at Galleria Silecchia.
At that dedication ceremony Glenna said:
"My desire to create a lasting tribute to the American woman serving in Vietnam is founded upon my deep respect for each of them, and my heartfelt prayer for their “healing and hope.” I have been humbled by the enormity of such a task yet incredibly honored by the overwhelming gratitude of the veterans. The emphasis of this tribute is centered on their emotions: their compassion, their anxiety, their fatigue, and above all, their dedication.
My first concern in designing this sculpture was to arrange the four figures in a composition that is interesting from all angles: a true sculpture in the round. The photos from Vietnam often included stacks of sandbags. It seemed natural for a nurse – in a moment of crisis – to be supported by sandbags as she serves as the life support for a wounded soldier lying across her lap. The standing woman looks up, in search of a med-i-vac helicopter or, perhaps, in search of help from God.
The kneeling figure has been called “the heart and soul” of the piece because so many vets see themselves in her. She stares at an empty helmet, her posture reflecting her despair, frustrations, and all the horrors of war. The soldier’s face is half-covered by a bandage, creating an anonymous figure with which veterans can identify. Even though he is wounded, he will live. I want this to be a monument for the living.
That my hands can shape the clay which might touch the hearts and heal the wounds of those who served fills me with humility and deep satisfaction. I can only hope that future generations who view the sculpture will stand in tribute to these women who served during the Vietnam era."
GLENNA GOODACRE
For more information about the contributions made by American women and the Vietnam Women's Memorial go to www.VietnamWomensMemorial.org
"IRISH MEMORIAL" at Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Glenna Goodacre's Irish Memorial is installed in Philadelphia, PA. This monumental memorial was commissioned by the Philadelphia business community to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Great Hunger. Read the history of this project.
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The "IRISH
MEMORIAL"
at the foundry in Colorado |
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