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Tragic Mask

Artist

Anne and Patrick Poirier

Artwork Owner
The Arts Commission
Collection
OAC Percent for Art
Description:

Titled "Tragic Mask," Mr. Poirier said the 15-foot-tall granite effigy was inspired by a small fragment of ancient Roman glass he saw while touring the Toledo Museum of Art. He and his wife, Anne, work as a team, and they were chosen from a field of more than 100 international... Read more

Titled "Tragic Mask," Mr. Poirier said the 15-foot-tall granite effigy was inspired by a small fragment of ancient Roman glass he saw while touring the Toledo Museum of Art. He and his wife, Anne, work as a team, and they were chosen from a field of more than 100 international submissions. The Blade wrote during the unveiling that “their goal was to create art that combines mythology, architecture, and archaeology with a local element.” The sculpture was originally designed with glass as the main material, but weather and weight restrictions made it impractical. Instead, three types of granite were imported from Brazil, Finland, and Zimbabwe. After assembly in Carrara, Italy, the sculpture was shipped to Toledo, making it one of the most international pieces in the city’s collection.

Dates

Installed: 1999

Additional Notes

Valentine Theatre

Media
Tragic Mask
Categories
Sculpture
Address:

426 North Superior Street
Toledo , Ohio 43604
Lucas County

Materials

Granite and mixed media

Dimensions

Height: 15'

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