December 21, 2022/Nancy Thomas
Internationally renowned South African sculptor Lionel Smit has returned to Providence in the form of “Morphous,” his bronze and steel sculpture now on display in Kennedy Plaza.
The Avenue Concept brought a different one his sculptures, “Colossal Fragment,” to Providence in 2016 for a temporary display at the corner of Empire and Fountain Streets. It was so well-received and fondly remembered that there was interest in adding one his pieces to the permanent collection of public art in the city. In partnership with Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence City Council, “Morphous” will now call Providence home.
“Dedicated to the beautifully diverse community of Providence, my home. All the past and all the future meet at this very moment. Care deeply, question all, dream big, and create the new now.”
