Approaching the Iowa Work Force Development Building one will be drawn to a striking eleven foot tall by eleven foot wide balanced square form. Upon closer interaction, the sculpture is revealed to be four interlocking arms and hands, a powerful universal image, dedicated to the energy and integrity of the Workers of Iowa. Each arm supports the other, in the same way a diverse blend of people, from many back-grounds, come together to work and create the cultural and business base of Iowa.
 
Built of welded bronze strips, supported by a stainless steel interior armature, the sculpture combines twisting, woven, fluidity with a bundled energy that recalls muscles and nerves and their potential for movement and feeling. The open, latticed quality of the construction allows sunlight to sparkle and dance through the sculptural space, shifting constantly between the internal and external realms. Bronze’s reflective depth, warm earth tones, and its aging patina have textural richness, and exceptional durability.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Monument to Iowa’s Workers is a celebration and recognition 
of Iowa workers’ strong work ethic
Click here to learn how you can help make the monument a reality.
 
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