Transcendence (sculpture)

Transcendence is a 2008 stainless steel sculpture by the American sculptor Melvin Edwards. it was commissioned by Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania to honor the first African-American graduate of the educational institution David K. McDonogh, who though born into slavery became a practising physician in the New York City area.

The work is stainless steel and sits outside of the Skillman library of the college,[1] The sculpture is sixteen feet tall and weighs approximately four tons.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Melvin EDWARDS, Transcendence, 2008 · Lafayette Art Galleries · Lafayette College". galleries.lafayette.edu. Retrieved Apr 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ Marriott, Madeline. "Dive into the history of three campus sculptures". Retrieved Apr 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Remembering Mel Edwards: Celebrating His Impact and Vision". Hspveneer. Apr 4, 2026. Retrieved Apr 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Melvin Edwards, "Transcendence" (2005) | PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts". www.pafa.org. Sep 15, 2017. Retrieved Apr 4, 2026.
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