And it says in English, ‘In honor of the Chinese men who laid these tracks despite discrimination and without recognition, today we offer our belated gratitude in sadness’.
Then as I dived into the history, I saw just how pivotal the Chinese were in coming over and building the railroad. The golden spike became a canvas for some words. It marked the complete circumference of the railroad around the nation. And Ashland was a very important part because it was a final connection between Portland and San Francisco when they finished the rail. They have a whole railroad district that was created in the late 1800s when the railroad came through.
Metal sculpture "Golden Connection" in Ashland, Oregon, created by Cobalt DesignworksĬobalt Designworks / OPB "Golden Connections" by Cobalt DesignworksĬorio: The piece in Ashland was all about a work of art that speaks to the transformation that the railroad made. And I think people tend to have pride in it, even if it’s a little controversial, it becomes something they can talk about and share with people visiting the community and it becomes important to them. I feel the heaviness and I think that’s why I’m always striving to design with a lightness.įrei: Creating a piece of public art, you’re putting out something that’s visual and creates a conversation. If you have any concerns about your order, please contact us through eBay message to resolve any issues before leaving a negative feedback or opening a dispute.Feedback is so greatly appreciated and will always be given in return.CHECK OUT OUR POSITIVE BUYER FEEDBACK!Consistently praised for packed well, great communication and fast shipping.Thanks for looking and shopping with us! Visit our store as we have a wide variety of gift and collectible items.Jennifer Corio: Our mission with our artwork is to lift spirits and brighten the world.Ĭorio: And I’m Jennifer Corio and we make up the artists team for Cobalt Designworks. Bubble wrap, good strong boxes, & shipping tape are used to ensure safe delivery.We use recycled materials for shipping whenever possible our part in saving the environment and we always attempt to be reasonable when pricing shipping costs.FeedbackYour positive feedback is extremely valuable to us. Unless the item is described as new, assume there may be minor flaws or wear commensurate with a used item of given age.Shipment is always made within 2 business days of payment.Great care is taken securing your package properly for shipment.
Please read these descriptions carefully as they are written for your protection in mind. We describe and measure the items for sale with honesty and integrity & will happily answer any questions you may have. The resulting "iron cartoons at scrap metal prices" as the artist likes to call them, never fail to evoke a smile.Dimensions: 7"x5.5"x3"Some small areas of wear on sides of remote holder area***Most of our items are vintage, collectible or antique & have been previously owned & loved. These sturdy figurines combine spikes with an assortment of heavy gauge steel wires, light gauge steel plates, nuts, bolts, and other parts, meticulously forming the pieces, welding them together, and powder coating them back. Although the days of railroad are about over, railroad spikes live on, in small comic statues called "Spike Sculptures," conceived in 1954 by Ozark folk artist Doyle LaVelle Herrin.
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