Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial), Jon Havener

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Jon Havener, Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial)
Jon Havener, Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial)
Jon Havener
Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial)
2005
Jon Havener, artist
Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial), 2005
Where object was made: United States
Accession number: T2015.108
On display: outdoors along Memorial Drive
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Keep Calm and Breathe

This work is an outdoor sculpture on KU’s campus. If you can visit campus, follow the instructions below. If not, take a look at the images of the work and then go outside and imagine what kind of sculpture you would like to have where you are.

Stroll through Marvin Grove, along Memorial Drive, and past the Campanile to find Korean Cranes Rising (Korean War Memorial) by Jon Havener. Breathe in the fresh air as you walk through the trees. When you arrive at the sculpture, take in the swirling, calming lines. Look beyond the artwork over Potter’s Lake, Marvin Grove and far past the horizon. Take a couple of deep breaths and allow yourself to be immersed in relaxation.

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Exhibitions

Campus Sculpture Tour
2015–2025
Keep Calm and Breathe
2020

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Audio Tour – Ear for Art
What do cranes have to do with Korea? This question isn’t on the recording The four entwined cranes in this sculpture, ancient symbols of peace, represent the four nations in the Korean conflict: the United States, China, North Korea, and South Korea. In many cultures, cranes have been recognized for their beauty, lifespan, pair bonding, and dancing. In fact, a crane dance has been performed for the last 1300 years in Korea. Walk around the sculpture. Sit on one of the benches. Consider it in relation to its surroundings. What do you notice about the sculpture now that you’ve studied it?

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