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Community by Jacob Lawrence
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Community
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Community

Artist
Year1989
Classification architectural arts
Medium ceramic tile
Dimensions144 x 120 in. (365.8 x 304.8 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • "Community" is a wall work composed of ceramic tiles.  The image depicts brightly colored busy workers all of whom carry tools.  These men and women are placed in the middle ground of the scene and are surrounded by ladders, slabs and buildings.  The eye contact exchanged between several of the individuals as well as their expressions contribute to a sense of community in the image.