Mother and Child

Kenneth Speiser
1990
Colorful abstract metal sculpture resembling two stylized figures standing in a grassy park, with yellow, red, black, and white shapes and circular faces, surrounded by autumn trees with golden leaves.
Image of the sculpture Mother and Child with Kenneth Speiser the artist and the Park Manager after installation.
Image of the sculpture Mother and Child during sunset with a pink and purple sky with the Providence River in the background.
A pin on a map of 195 District Park marking the location of the sculpture situated in the lawn between the Providence River and South Water Street.

This sculpture, titled “Mother & Child,” represents two themes related to the I-195 Redevelopment District. The Mother figure is there to nurture and guide her Child, looking to the future of this creative mile, while the colorful elements reference the iconography of the construction trade and the work being done in developing new Providence.

Like a sentry, Mother is keeping watch over this redevelopment project, feeling right at home in the familiar colors of construction. Child is standing by her side, looking into the future.

The sculpture was installed on the east side of 195 District Park on July 12, 2024.

More about the artist can be found at: http://speisersculpture.com/

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