Lost sculptures from Flint studio
Description
Hey, I’m Marcus Hill. Around 6:30 PM yesterday, I lost a small outdoor exhibit of sculptures at a corner of Flint's downtown, near the Flint Public Library on Saginaw Street. I had placed three metal and ceramic pieces on a low pedestal while I went to fetch a catalog, and when I returned, they were gone. The pieces are about the size of a large loaf of bread, one with copper patina and another wrapped in clear resin. I feel gutted; they're works I spent months shaping, and I kept them out to photograph with the river in the background. If someone happened to move them for safekeeping or misplace them, I’d appreciate any help finding them.
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