Journal #5 - Meaning of Copper Structure

The four men that are depicted in this statue seem to be very strong, wise, and unique. Each has a slightly different stance, but all seem to be fighting against something. The statues seem pure in that they are made of raw materials that show their age. The copper seems to look rusted in areas, yet the structure looks solid. On each side of the wall that separates them there are two men on each side that are pushing up against each other. On each side it seems as though one of the men is pushing against the wall while the other is leaning against the wall. I think the men that are pushing against each other to represent some sort of barrier, possibly in society. These barriers however also could represent some sort of war against the men. The men all appear to be in shape and have similar body types. As with all wars there are two sides that have opposing ideas and something generally separates them from each other. The wall with barbed wire on the top shows the combat of the men to get to the other side, to “win” the struggle. Wisdom I believe is shown in this structure as the men all look serious and have very solid looking stances. This shows that they are confident and prepared to break away from whatever barrier they may be facing. Each of the stances are unique and represent the differences among members of a group, even that may have the same ideas or opinions about a topic, or in this case the war they are fighting.