Open Book by Charmaine Locke
Category Public Art
Address
1901 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Details
Open Book is symbolic of feminine gifts. The sculpture depicts a woman standing proudly as she offers an egg, a lotus blossom and a fish in each of her right hands and a ring, a bowl and a book in each of her left hands. The items held are symbolic (e.g. the fish indicates the coastal waters) and the objects are food for the mind body and soul. The sculpture is both an image of the feminine and a call for peace. The life-scaled work also portrays the many roles that women universally have to play. 'Why can't we find the path to peace when it is right in front of our eyes?' is written in several languages on the ribbons flowing down the figure.
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- Brewster Street Ice House1724 N Tancahua St (0.3 miles W)
Nearby Shopping & Retail
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- Chels Marie Boutique903 N Chaparral St (0.6 miles S)
Nearby Services
- Corpus Christi IceRays Hockey1901 N Shoreline Blvd (328 feet NW)
- Academy of Asian Martial Arts1809 N Chaparral St (0.2 miles NW)
- Corpus Christi Ballet1621 N Mesquite St (0.2 miles W)
- Port of Corpus Christi Authority - Harbormaster1305 N Shoreline Blvd (0.3 miles S)