Decision Pending by Jay Holland.
Decision Pending represents someone putting their shattered life back together. The figure's clenched fist and confident stance hint at resolve and the courage to continue on after tragedy. The artist, Jay Holland, was a Korean War Veteran and this piece was created after his return from the war
Jay Holland is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of Detroit sculpture. He taught many artists at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI where he was a Professor for over 30 years. Holland received his art degree at the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
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