Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Geoffrey Krawzyck (American, born 1978)
Recess, 2014
brick, concrete, stone, wood
dimensions variable
— Laumeier Sculpture Park Commission, gift of the artist —
Geoffrey Krawzyck's site-specific installation is an interactive space that refers to the decline of the Cahokian culture and the contemporary decay of urban areas in St. Louis. Commissioned for Laumeier's exhibition Mound City, the room-sized chamber is made from a mixture of new and donated reclaimed red brick from architectural ruins of St. Louis' North Side. The engravings on a number of the bricks are from individuals in the community explaining their thoughts and ideas on the challenges facing St. Louis.
The remnants of modern economic and social policy echo the decay of Cahokia 750 years ago. These parallels are drawn through the construction of a deteriorated building; its presence is meant to foster a discussion about adaptation, governance and progress. By combining symbols of the two historical situations with the voice of the contemporary community, Krawzyck hopes to create a "meta-site" that encompasses not only the physical but also the psychological marks left behind by societal change.
Erected by St. Louis County Parks & Recreation; wayfinding sign sponsored by The William T. Kemper Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture
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Location. 38° 32.721′ N, 90° 25.082′ W. Marker is in Sunset Hills, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Laumeier Sculpture Park. Marker can be reached from Laumeier Park Drive east of Rott Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12900 Sunset Bluff Ct, Saint Louis MO 63127, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Greenamyer (American, born 1939) (a few steps from this marker); Tom Huck (American, born 1971) (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald Lipski (American, born 1947) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ian Hamilton Finlay (British, 1925-2006) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Witkin (American born South Africa, 1936-2006) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest Trova (American, 1927-2009) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tony Tasset (American, born 1960) (approx. ¼ mile away); Marie Watt (American, Born 1967) (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sunset Hills.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
