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Charles McGee

 

Title: Spirit Renewal

Medium: Sculpture

Year Created: 2011

Measuring 8’ x 22’, this newly commissioned work will be located in front of the Horace H. Rackham Memorial Building across from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). The work consists of two 4’ x 20’ dark gray coated aluminum panels positioned 6” apart, serving as the support system for this 56-piece sculptural configuration. Each layer extends ½ inch above the other. The variety of materials required to build this sculpture are a relatively new aluminum alupanel which is a decorative aluminum composite that is available in several thicknesses, colors, etc. It is comprised of 0.3 mm black and white aluminum sheet metal on either side with a solid polyethylene core, coated stainless steel, flat hexhead screws, ½ “ aluminum tubing, and welded framework. All structure units are attached with hexhead screws that fit into drilled holes that are tapped and countersunk into each succeeding layer. McGee’s Spirit Renewal promises to be a highlight of the future Midtown Loop Greenway Public Art Plan.

The dedication for Charles McGee’s sculpture, Spririt Renewal, will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, at 4:00pm, on the grounds of the Horace H. Rackham Educational Memorial Building located at 100 E. Farnsworth (at the corner of John R and Farnsworth Streets). A program will include remarks by the University Cultural Center Association, the Kresge Foundation, the Engineering Society of Detroit, and the Rackham Foundation of Engineering.

Learn more about Charles McGee here.