Director of LakewoodAlive, Ian Andrews talks with State Rep. Nickie Antonio, prior to the unveiling.
LakewoodAlive unveiled another major peace of public art at the Southern entrance to our
Downtown District, at noon on Saturday Sept, 28. The mural by artist Jacqueline DelBrocco
is on the West wall of the University of Akron's downtown Lakewood Campus.
A small crowd gathered to watch, one, two, three...
Property owner Brad Kowit sought to improve the aesthetics of the building along a blank,
brick canvas with a piece of art the public could enjoy, therefore holding a contest to
provide one local artist the opportunity to have their art featured on the western side of
the Bailey Building outside of the University of Akron. Artist winner Jacqueline DelBrocco
developed the “Dream” like piece that will be unveiled at the event. DelBrocco says her
design “portrays a positive, uplifting figure shaking dreams of hope from his/her head. A
famous quote by Eleanor Roosevelt emerges from the dream-like shapes that are growing
out of the figure’s imagination.”
Artist, Jacqueline DelBrocco with family.
Ian Andrews, Director of LakewoodAlive, Brad Kowitt, owner of the building, State Rep
Nickie Anotonio, Jacqueline DelBrocco, and Jerry Karl. Jerry also did the bike sculptures in
front of the Beck Center.
In the late afternoon sun. "Dream," contains a quote from Elenor Roosevelt, "The future
belongs to those that believe in the beauty of their dreams."
By 8:30pm in the evening light.
By the light of the cars leaving the Beer and Wine Festival at 11pm.
Nice work LakewoodAlive, and Jacqueline DelBrocco.
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