Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential men in the civil rights movement in the 1960's. As a minister, he worked for desegregation, and voter-registration of African-Americans throughout the southern United States. King promoted non-violent civil disobedience similar to Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He organized many marches to demonstrate against unfair practices against black people, including the March on Washington in 1963. One year later, he became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In this sculpture, he is shown walking forward with great determination and purpose. In his robes, scenes from the civil rights movement can be seen, such as the Montgomery bus boycott and the March on Washington. The sculpture itself tells the story of Martin Luther King by showing the history of his life in his robes. This sculpture not only commemorates the man but also the events and people significant to the civil rights movement. In 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

Lisa Reinerston studied art at the University of California - Davis. Her artwork consists of sculpture and drawing. She has a realistic style bringing in magical elements that capture the story of her figures. Her art work shows the inner feelings, struggles and joys of historically important people.

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