Contraband's and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

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Contraband's and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

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Cultural › Memorial

It is a place for remembering, learning, and inspiringhope and reconciliation. It is a symbolic sculpturecomposed of sound elements (existing concretepads) and two iconic forms (the horizontal andvertical bars). The composition can be read as ajourney towards hope. The horizontal (twisted)bar is a metaphor for the arduous journey of thecontrabands and freedmen from slavery to freedom.The vertical form signifies hope and reconciliationby giving the participant a new perspective.The horizontal bar that hovers delicately above theground, only touching it at the existing concretepads allows the visitor to get close to individualgraves. This proximity allows the observer tobecome a participant and engage with the personalhistory of the individuals buried at the cemetery.The connection is made deeper by the appearanceof individual names branded on the wood plankfloor.Seen from a distance, the tower becomes a landmarkof the history and existence of the cemetery, andpays homage to those that have been forgotten.Additionally, the tower is meant to be a symbol ofhope.

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Contraband's and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

Contraband's and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

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