White Marsh Library History
White Marsh Library 8133 Sandpiper Circle Baltimore MD 21236-4973
Red Queen Statue
The White Marsh Library opened on January 25, 1988. The size of the library is 15,000
square feet and includes a meeting room with a capacity of 65 people.
White Marsh is one of three branches of BCPL that has a special collection of small
business materials. The other two branches are Pikesville and Towson. It has a variety of
materials for the investor and small business owner. Materials on stocks, mutual funds,
and company information is available as well as information on franchises, business and
legal forms, government loans, and start-up information.
The library recently received a $10,000.00 grant from the Rouse Company, which owns and
built the White Marsh Mall. This money has been used to purchase an interactive multimedia
CD-ROM computer for the use of preschool children. It has been adapted to meet the needs
of the visually impaired child and children with poor motor skills. The computer is
equipped with keyboard overlays, a large track ball, and a 20-inch monitor.
Source: White Marsh Library Staff
Artist: William F. Duffy
Sculpture: Alice and The Red Queen
- Bronze, with red patina
- 36 inches high x 38 inches long x 16 inches wide
- 1982 1/5 series (Nottingham Properties is buying the first copy from a series of five)
Location: Outside of the Library, corner of Sandpiper Circle and Honeygo Boulevard
Installed: September, 1987
Color Photograph: Plaster original with red paint
In the Artist's Words:
"I chose Alice and The Red Queen as subject matter for a
sculpture for its
obvious literary significance. It communicates to children and adults alike a universal
message.
"Specifically, Alice and The Red Queen designed in its present
configuration is based on Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass fantasy. I drew
my inspiration from the classic illustration of the same by John Tenniel.
"Most importantly however, I would like to emphasize its meaning: the Red Queen
represents a guiding force assisting Alice in her own aspiration to become a Queen in her
own imagination. Metaphorically, Alice and The Red Queen epitomizes the
relationship between student and teacher."
William F. Duffy |
