‘’RING OF PEACE’’

I try to tell a story with my art and I want to share some of the stories behind the sculptures I have created. chrisnavarro.com ‘’RING OF PEACE’’ Bronze and Stainless Steel, 41’’ x 9.5’’ x 6’’ Monumental Bronze, 19’ x 4’ x 3.5’ I created this sculpture in memory of Matthew Shepard, the University of Wyoming student who was murdered in 1998. The 19-foot tall memorial is located in Casper, Wyoming. I was driving home to Wyoming from Texas in 1998 after delivering a monument when my wife called to tell me that Judy Shepard, Matthew’s mother, wanted to talk to me about a memorial to her son. Later, from my motel room, I awoke at 3 a.m. I have a habit of keeping a pen and paper next to my bed, so I quickly made note of my thoughts before falling back to sleep. The next morning, I noticed my sketch and the accompanying poem that had come to me as a dream. As I looked at it, I knew I would create this sculpture.[CN1] 

THE RING OF PEACE

If you believe in hope

And the need for peace,

Step up and ring the bell,

So it will sing

For the promise of tomorrow.

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