Living Stones sculpture unveiled, city honors accomplishments of Black Jacksonians
Slabs of stones and circles of steel compose the new "Living Stones sculpture" as Shirlene Mercer Park continues to pay homage to influential Afric...
Slabs of stones and circles of steel compose the new "Living Stones sculpture" as Shirlene Mercer Park continues to pay homage to influential African-Americans in Jackson and Madison County through art. The "Trail of Truth" dedication hosted at the park on Wednesday afternoon comes as a collaboration between the city of Jackson, Union University, and Benson Sculpture LLC to establish a sculpture trail honoring the work, effort, and sacrifices of Jacksonians. Aaron Lee Benson, who designed the Living Stones sculpture that rests to the left of the beginning of the park's walking trail explained his inspiration and meaning behind the art and in particular, the seating place at the edge of the sculpture.