Walking Together
Bronze and limestone base, approximately 4 x 3 x 3 ft, Berkley High School, Berkley, MI.
Walking Together is a piece that embodies the beauty and innocence of youth. The sculpture is crafted to showcase the bright, confident spirit of a young student. The sculpture captures the essence of a teenager’s journey towards self discovery and evokes feelings of nostalgia for our own memories of adolescence. From the intricate details of the sculpture’s clothing to the posture and demeanor to the young student, every aspect of the piece is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of admiration and respect for the journey that every teenager goes through. The use of bronze as a medium for the sculpture lends a sense of timelessness to the piece, as if it could exist in any era and continue to inspire awe and admiration.
The “walking together” sculpture is more than just a work of art - it’s a celebration of the beauty and promise of youth. Through this sculpture, we can inspire our teenage students to see themselves reflected as valuable members of society with limitless potential for growth and personal development.
Austen Brantley speaking at Berkley High School in 2023.
“I was honored with a commission through the City of Berkley to sculpt statues permanently for the high school I graduated from in 2013. Life is in full circle. I used walk down Coolidge with big dreams. I want teens to see themselves reflected in these pieces and dream a big dream.”