Artwork Description
Walter Robinson – Immigrant
Dimensions: 66 x 21 x 19″ sculpture
Year: 1991
Medium: polychromed wood, steel
“Immigrant” by Walter Robinson is a poignant representation of the American promise and the common struggle of immigrant families. The unicycle with flat tire speaks of the hardships faced and the struggle to move forward, while the bowl of bread dough represents the hope and optimism of traditional labor. The book carried at the top holds memories and legacies of the past, along with funneling new information into their heads.