“We are thrilled to celebrate their art and courageous expression. ”
IRON HEROES is a casting program designed by Liberty artist Tripp Jarvis to engage veterans and youth from traditionally underserved communities. The program provides access to creative outlets and expression through hands-on metal casting.
Based around the theme of "The Hero's Journey," from the work of Joseph Campbell, the goal of this program is to help students who are new to sculpture explore the creative territory of their imaginations and to call forth the hero that lies hidden in their daily lives.
Over the course of 8 weeks, these artists made a journey that began with a simple drawing. Their path continued as they translated their drawings into 3D clay sculptures and created molds of those pieces. The journey culminated with our annual iron pour where the artists poured fiery molten iron into their molds, creating the pieces you see in this exhibit.
Thank you to all of the donors whose generosity makes programs like Iron Heroes possible!
Zee, Aiyana, and Shani work with a sculpture mold through our partnership with the StandUp SpeakOut & Iron Heroes Programs.
