SINGING
LIGHTHOUSE
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Singing
Lighthouse, 2005
127" x 31"
Painted
Wood, mp3 Player, Amplifier, Speakers
"You
Can't be a Beacon (if Your Light Don't Shine)"
Song
By Martin Cooper Performed by Donna Fargo
Huntington,
NY, Summer 2005
Sculpture
Key West, 2005
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This artwork
is an eleven foot replica of the distinctive 1896 Cape Hatteras
Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in America. The piece continuously
played Donna Fargo's 1974 hit song, "You Can't be a Beacon (if
Your Light Don't Shine)". Written by Martin Cooper, this country
gospel tune was linked to Nixon's resignation. The singing
lighthouse was exhibited on the beach not far from the water's edge.
As in the song lyrics, the light don't shine.
Sculpture Key West is an
annual exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture set in an historic
state park in Key West, Florida. For more information go to: http://sculpturekeywest.com/ |
MIKE
HENTZ
The
Key West Citizen
January
19, 2005, p. 3A. |
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