{"id":449,"date":"2025-07-24T15:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=449"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:58:29","slug":"preserving-history-onsite-conservation-of-gathering-at-the-crossroads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=449","title":{"rendered":"Preserving History: Onsite Conservation of \u201cGathering at the Crossroads\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Public art is more than just a visual landmark\u2014it\u2019s a cultural touchstone, a reflection of shared stories, and a symbol of identity for the communities it inhabits. That\u2019s why ongoing care and conservation are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, our team traveled to Harrisburg, PA for an important onsite conservation effort. We had the privilege of maintaining <em>Gathering at the Crossroads<\/em>, a powerful bronze sculpture by artist Becky Ault of ART Design Group. The work received a fresh coat of wax\u2014an essential step in protecting the bronze surface from the elements and preserving its integrity for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular maintenance like this ensures that public artworks remain visually striking while withstanding exposure to weather and pollution. For bronze sculptures, waxing is especially critical. It not only enhances the patina and color, but also forms a protective barrier that slows oxidation and corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also deeply grateful to Lenwood Sloan for his unwavering commitment to this piece and its message. His stewardship and dedication help ensure that <em>Gathering at the Crossroads<\/em> continues to resonate with passersby and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At ART Research Enterprises, we\u2019re proud to support the life of public artworks\u2014from fabrication to long-term preservation. Because art in our public spaces deserves to shine\u2014not just when it\u2019s new, but for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_9221-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_9221-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_9221-980x552.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_9221-480x271.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public art is more than just a visual landmark\u2014it\u2019s a cultural touchstone, a reflection of shared stories, and a symbol of identity for the communities it inhabits. 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