Youth Artists Forge World Cup Sculpture | Lawrence News

Eight young artists from Van Go’s “The Arts Train” program transformed World Cup excitement into art—creating a stunning four-foot metal and glass soccer ball sculpture called “The Play of Light,” now proudly displayed downtown. Through months of planning, collaboration with a fabricator, and meticulous glasswork, they mastered complex design and fusing techniques, turning challenges into triumph. For many, like Therese McNamara, it unlocked new creative paths. The final piece, with its vibrant mosaic and seamless welds, stands as a powerful symbol of youth, community, and the bold statement: “We did that.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ca30dd24a9c97cb