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Via mikem@thecolumbiastar.com | June 24, 2021

“Building of Strength is to commemorate the original Women’s City winners, but to provide tolerance for all. From this fixed highlight, we take a broader and more inclusive view of our history and enter a new mindset Dimensions, a wholeness and unity, and promote a wider expression of justice and equality. The power building stands elegantly on a circular foundation, 17 feet high. What used to be many stainless steel pipes of different sizes are now re-welded together, her Power comes from the sum of the parts. When I created her, I reflected on the many and unknown people who came to us and pointed the way through power and belief."-Deedee Morrison, creator of power architecture

On June 16, at the northwest corner of Main Street and Gervais Streets, Colombian thought leader and mayor Steve Benjamin gave a speech at the official “unveiling” of “Building of Power,” a celebration of Colombian women A new monument of historical achievement. It aims to inspire inclusiveness and recognize outstanding women.

The Power Building will become a permanent monument to commemorate and commemorate Colombian women and is an initiative of the Colombian Women's City. The location of the monument faces the problem of lack of female representation in the public sphere, and tells the truth to power at the physical intersection of the main powers of our community: commerce (Main Street) and government (Gervais Street), opposite the State Capitol. Power Building will inspire the community to learn more about and celebrate the historical contributions women have made to our city, and inspire a more hopeful and inclusive vision for our future.

"Women should be seen and heard in this city," said Anwarner, executive director of WREN (Women's Rights Empowerment Network). "For women of the past and present, this is a lasting monument. They push boundaries, stand up for others, and make Colombia a better place."

The Power Building was created by Deedee Morriston and is located at the corner of Main Street and Gervais Streets.

Deedee Morrison's "Power Building" is made of 316 polished stainless steel tubes that have been laser cut and welded into sculptures. It also has night lighting in its conspicuous location. Form begins with the foundation, a circular pillar of strength. The stratification of the meaning of life and the contribution of these women to Colombia created this form. Sculpture is a form composed of many parts, and the female part is invaluable in every community. Family, vision, courage, strength, integrity, honor, hope, resilience, wisdom, compassion, determination, determination and motivation unite our communities. The anonymity and namelessness of this art represents the idea that it takes all kinds of women, all shapes, all shapes and beliefs to build a community.

The front of the monument faces the South Carolina State Capitol as a direct statement that although there are a large number of monuments in the State Capitol, many of which are controversial, none of them celebrate women in any meaningful way.

“As one of the most popular crossroads in the capital city of South Carolina, this monument reminds women of the strength, perseverance and power of women every day,” said Robin Waites, executive director of the Columbia Museum of History.

The historic steering committees of Columbia, WREN and Columbia Women’s City would like to thank First Lady Rachel Hodges for supporting Columbia Women’s City, Central Carolina Community Foundation and Beth with the support of the Knight Foundation. · A vision supported by Beth Richardson's fundraising. In addition, Dr. Mary Baskin-Waters, Samuel Waters, and Jerry Davis commemorate Judy Davis, Sue Doran, and Dr. Lilly and Bruce Filler who invested in the creation of Architecture of Strength. One Columbia and the City of Columbia also supported the monument, as did Holder Properties and Hood Construction.

For more information about Columbia Women’s City, please visit ColumbiaCityofWomen.com.

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