Acanthus

          
Photo courtesy of Saul Centers, Inc.

Location

750 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203

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Artwork Details

Artist: Lisa Scheer
Material: Patinated bronze plate
Installed: 2020 

Acanthus is a patinated bronze sculpture whose forms are inspired by the growth patterns of plants. Artist Lisa Scheer named the work after the acanthus leaf, a prominent feature of classical architectural ornamentation. The plant was historically used as an effective medicinal and, as such, symbolizes immortality, rebirth, longevity and healing.

Learn more about Lisa Scheer.

Funded by Saul Centers, Inc.