Stock photography picture of Travelin Light by Alison Saar

AA35BW - Licenced Caption Travelin Light by Alison Saar Description From the placard This sculpture by the nationally renowned African American artist Alison Saar is a thought provoking memorial to victims of terror and violence The man while formally dressed is presented in a torturous position yet he appears brave and resolute preserving his personal dignity Saar has made the figure into a bell inspired by Japanese temple bells which are rung in purification rites When the chain is pulled on the back a deep mournful sound is heard The title Travelin Light is taken from a popular Billie Holiday song Keywords New, Orleans, City, Park, Besthoff, Sculpture, Garden, art, artist, artistic, sculpture, hang, hanging, water, garden, black, stiff, Alison, Saar, Travelin, Light, bronze, vitims, terror, violence, torture, brave, resolute, bell, outdoors, outside, outdoor, louisiana, us, usa, united, states, america, north, america, american, North, America, United, States, of, America, America, U, S, United, States, US, USA