head in the clouds feet on the ground
This piece was originally created for PVDFest 2020, although it was canceled due to the pandemic, it was installed during the Black Lives Matter protest march through the city in front of Providence City Hall.
The title, "head in the clouds... feet on the ground", is intended to reflect the intersection of creative inspiration and practical application that are both required to make things happen to achieve insightful growth and the thoughtful, inspired change that we continue to see in the city. It's fitting that the piece is now permanently located in 195 District Park.
This sculpture was installed in the park in 2022.
About the Artist:
Jerold Ehrlich is a Providence native who has been involved in many aspects of the redevelopment of the city: from the development of affordable housing, restoration of historic buildings, and as the sculptor who designed and built "head in the clouds……feet on the ground".