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Aurora to unveil public art by Dr. Charles Smith
Summary
Aurora will unveil a new public-art installation by Dr. Charles Smith later today. The life-size figures, made from found materials and treated through a technique the artist calls "weatherization," will be on view at Aurora Public Art through April 24.
Aurora will unveil a new public-art display by artist Dr. Charles Smith later today, the city announced. The installation will be on view at Aurora Public Art through April 24.
The announcement described the unveiling as a homecoming for Smith. According to the announcement, Smith said his work symbolizes the resilience of the African-American spirit. The presenter said Smith constructs life‑size figures from found materials and uses a process the artist calls "weatherization," allowing outdoor elements to create a natural patina on the pieces.
The presentation framed the work as both a material experiment and a return for the artist to Aurora. The transcript did not provide a street address, opening hours, admission information, or a quoted statement from Smith beyond the reported characterization of the work's symbolism. More details about the opening event were not specified in the transcript.
The display is scheduled to remain on view through April 24.
