A 12 foot outdoor sculpture titled Inspired Child will be installed in Brookside on Thursday, May 19 from 6 – 8 p.m., then dedicated on Saturday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at the southeast corner of 63rd and Brookside Blvd.
The creation of this work was a collaboration between students at Border Star School, professional ceramist Paul Storms, art teacher Lee Anne Snozek, and Leopold Gallery. Border Star raised the funds, and students in the upper grades worked on the sculpture. The piece is made of stoneware, stainless steel and cast glass.
Lee Anne Snozek designed and helped create the piece, and is a retired art teacher from Border Star. Paul Storms is a KCAI grad and Artist in Residence at the KC Clay Guild. Leopold Gallery assisted with concept and oversaw installation.
Inspired Child is a playful design that intimates growth and joy. It will wave slightly with the wind. See attached photograph of sculpture.
About Brookside Business Association
Brookside, a charming neighborhood in the heart of Kansas City, was originally planned and built in 1920, becoming the city’s first suburban shopping area. Today, Brookside is home to more than 70 shops, restaurants and services, all unique and in keeping with the original neighborhood charm and architecture.
The Brookside Business Association is a voluntary organization whose purpose is to create and preserve a pleasant surrounding for conducting business in Brookside. Located between Wornall and Main Street from 62nd Terrace to Meyer Blvd., Brookside is only minutes from the Plaza, Leawood, South Kansas City and many other Kansas City attractions. Visit www.brooksidekc.org for more information.