City Of Highwood Artist Pays Tribute To 9/11 With Sculpture Containing Piece Of World Trade Center

HIGHWOOD, Ill. - Aug. 25, 2015 - PRLog -- HIGHWOOD, IL (SEPTEMBER 11, 2015) – To honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the City of Highwood will unveil a sculpture containing a remnant of the World Trade Center tower debris created by world renowned, local artist Julie Rotblatt-Amrany on September 11, 2015 at 11 am in front of Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue. The World Trade Center piece was a gift to the City of Highwood, and this bronze and stainless steel piece entitled ‘Solace’ depicts a fireman taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished on that day.

“This piece was created to serve as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the heinous act of terrorism, 14 years ago,” says Rotblatt-Amrany.  “Solace came as the we joined together as a nation to weather the loss and as we continue to remember and honor those who died on that day.”

Midwest Young Artists (https://www.mya.org/)will be onsite singing the National Anthem, as well as Highland Park High School’s Chamber group, Voices Rising.  A light reception will follow the dedication and the public is welcome.

The Falberg and Amrany families gifted this sculpture to the City of Highwood.

About The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany

This Chicago-based group of artists and designers is known for iconic sculpture and design with installations including public parks and urban development. Their expertise spans the domain of figurative bronze monuments to contemporary art installations incorporating steel, glass and granite and their works will last in perpetuity. They reflect contemporary consciousness and look into the future for experimentation with newfound materials and cutting edge discoveries in science.

In the last 20 years in the United States alone, they have completed more than 200 public works of art. For more information contact 1-847-432-9925 or visit http://www.rotblattamrany.com.

About The City of Highwood

Highwood was founded in 1868 by William Wallace Everts, a Chicago civic leader and world-renown educator. His concept of a family-based community has endured for more than a century. The beautiful Everts Park, in the heart of downtown Highwood, has been named in the founder's honor. Benches and trees in the park celebrate and remember people who, through turbulent times and peaceful ones, built and sustained the community. Many of Highwood's street names recall Everts' family and friends whom the founder encouraged to build homes here. Residents of Swedish, Irish, Italian, Latino and other heritages have since populated the community, each enriching the community through their cultural traditions.

The Village of Highwood was incorporated in 1887. The name briefly became Village of Fort Sheridan and then City of Fort Sheridan. In 1904, the community officially became known as the City of Highwood. Fort Sheridan, a former army base slightly northeast of the City, has had a profound influence on Highwood's development, and it continues to do so today as part of its land, incorporated into the City, nearly doubled Highwood in size. Today, Highwood is blending the past and present with exciting new plans for its future.

The City of Highwood, IL administrative offices are located at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, Illinois 60040. For more information, please visit www.cityofhighwood.com (http://www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com). Tel: 847.432.1924.