1) The document discusses the sculpture "Eternal Vigilance" located in front of the Erie Art Museum. It was created by artist John Silk Deckard using the lost wax bronze casting technique. 2) The sculpture depicts a figure in anguish or suffering and represents "a moment of tortured humanity." It took Deckard nearly a year to complete using quarter-inch wax sheets. 3) The document provides background on the sculpture's creation and installation history. It also suggests various classroom activities and lines of inquiry related to analyzing and interpreting the artwork.

1. Eternal Vigilance Mariana de Cardenas, Brittney Haladyna

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8. QUESTIONS?? Why is it green & bronze looking? Where was this made? What techniques did he/she use? How long would it take to make a work like this? Why was this chosen to be in the entrance of the museum? When was this made? How long will this be in front of the Art Museum? How heavy is this statue? Who made it? What material did the artist use to make this? How did it get to Erie?

9. Personal Connections We felt that this was not just a statue, it is a piece that conveys a lot of emotion The man appeared sad, scared or depressed, he obtained very life-like features The sculpture looked as if it was made in several steps, like the wire/clay sculptures we made The first visit we saw the big features, however the second visit we noticed the detail in the face, hair and nails The work of art seemed to tell a story, like the sculptures we created out of clay. Each one had their own story

11. Originated at the Erie Art Center on West Sixth Street in 1978. When the Art Center moved to State Street and became the Erie Art Museum in 1983, the sculpture was installed in front of the Art Museum

12. Eternal Vigilance represents a moment of tortured humanity captured in 500 pounds of bronze.

14. It took nearly one year to complete.

15. Deckard first made a small figure, which he used as a guide for constructing the larger statue out of quarter inch wax sheets.

16. Deckard corrected any flaws by flame polishing the work of art, then the 50 pound wax piece was taken to Cleveland for the bronze casting process.- Information received from Patrick, a museum employee and pamphlets at the Erie Art Museum

17. Activity Ideas Math Students can measure the statues overall height, as well as its feet, arms, toes and fingers. They then can draw or use clay to create a scale model of the work of art using their measurements. Science Students can research different materials used to make statues that are able to withstand weather outside, then guess what material this statue is made from using different tests and observations. English Students can Art Students can create a model of this statue out of clay or they could create their own statue, using inspiration from Eternal Vigilance. The students could also draw the statue using a variety of materials. Music In groups, students can create their own song based off of how this statue made them feel, then perform the song using many instruments in front of the class. , his background and his inspiration for this piece, as well as other artworks he created.

18. Activity Ideas cont.. History Students can research when this statue was created and what time period the statue represents, as well as why it is in front of the Erie Art Museum. Art Students can create a model of this statue out of clay or they could create their own statue, using inspiration from Eternal Vigilance. The students could also draw the statue using a variety of materials. Music In groups, students can create their own song based off of how this statue made them feel, then perform the song using many instruments in front of the class.

19. Possible Lines of Inquiry What message or story does the statue convey? Why was this particular work of art chosen for the entrance to the Erie Art Museum. How are people walking by everyday affected by the statue?

21. The process of lost wax bronze casting technique

22. How does the statue interact with the city of Erie?

24. Bumpy, textured, large, food, people walking, body shape, green. See Smell Hear feel model of this statue out of clay; create their own statue, using inspiration from Eternal Vigilance, draw the statue using a variety of materials. Create own song based off of how this statue made them feel; research the creator of the statue. NOTICING Projects Who is the artist? What is it made of? Where was it made? What message does the statue convey? How are people walking by everyday affected by the statue? Maxine Greene – Aesthetic Moments = Aesthetic Experiences. E. Booth = to engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have E. Eisner =cognition is a process that makes awareness possible. It is the sense of a matter of becoming conscious, of noticing, of recognising, of perceiving Eternal Vigilance Questions AESTHETIC EDUCATION Line of Inquiry How does John Silk Deckard’s work of art display “a moment of tortured humanity” by his use of the lost wax bronze casting technique and how does each person in the city of Erie perceive Eternal Vigilance’s obvious emotions? CLASS Art , Music, Dance, Perception, Experiences, Imagination, Creativity, Theatre, Erie Museum, Avalon Trey Mcintyre, Regina Carter, Ballet.