
From custom-painted murals and brass reliefs of longhorns to soaring sculptures, it’s easy to see the city of Southlake has an affinity and eye for public art. This week, we celebrate the installment of the newest piece that adds to a catalog of more than two dozen pieces throughout the city’s parks and administrative facilities.
The 15-foot-tall statue titled "Remembrance and Renewal" consists of two stainless steel towers lightly textured in brass. The installation honors the memory of all who were impacted by the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
The statue was sculpted and designed by Mark and Diane Weisbeck, an international award-winning husband-and-wife team who hail from New York. Their designs have been featured in museums around the world, including the prestigious Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Now residing in the Liberty Garden at the eastern edge of Southlake’s Bicentennial Park, the subject and its final resting place were appropriately chosen and approved by the Southlake Arts Council and city council at a budgeted price not to exceed $90,000 just over a year ago.
The 15-foot-tall statue consists of two stainless steel towers with lightly textured brass in the "Statue of Liberty" green patina. Over time, the brass texture will give off a green hue like that of the Statue of Liberty.
“[Remembrance and Renewal] invites contemplation and healing within the beautiful gardens and inspires us to work towards harmony, goodwill and peace around the world," the city's website says. "The sculpture reminds us that no matter what actions of terror are created, there will always be citizens who will stand against it and work toward friendship, understanding, and peace to make the world a better place for all."