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"Gemstone" by Jean and Tom Latka

 (Copyright © City of Aurora Art in Public Places and Jean/Tom Latka)
Rocky Ridge Park, 16200 E. Mississippi Avenue at South Lewiston Street
Aurora, CO 80017
303-739-6747
39.70° N 104.80° W

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This contemporary rock-like sculpture has the appearance of an eroded hogback formation and a geode or polished stone. Metaphorically, it creates a connection between the mountains and the urban area while giving the audience an artistic interpretation of the geologic past.

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History

Commissioned by the City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program in 2007

Artist

Jean and Tom Latka

Media

Cast concrete, ceramic tile and glass

Title

Gemstone

Year

2007

Access

Located along Mississippi Avenue just east of Lewiston Avenue.

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