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Committee flags depiction and research concerns for Elizabeth Freeman bust; says it will work with chosen artist
Summary
Committee members raised concerns about historical likeness and racialized portrayals for the proposed Elizabeth Freeman bust, and agreed the selection process should include narrative feedback and potential additional materials (e.g., clay models) to refine chosen designs.
During the Senate Art Committee’s working session, several members raised representational concerns about how Elizabeth Freeman might be portrayed and asked that the committee be able to work with finalists to address historical accuracy and tone.
LaMerchie Frazier, a member of the State House Art Commission, said proposals sometimes reflect racialized conventions and cited an example: “There's this worried look that is attributable to the…
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