The Dream This 8 foot bronze monument of Martin Luther King Jr. rests in front of the Oregon Convention Center. There are currently 175 bronze replicas (from a limited edition of 200) available. When the edition is sold out, the mold will be cut into small pieces and sent to the owners of each replica.
Artist's Statement The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Sculpture is a heroic scale (8-foot plus high) sculpture depicting the "Great Man" stepping forward with conviction and determination to deliver his message to the world. Behind and to the right of Dr. King is a young man of the working class with his sleeves rolled up, he has come to the realization and made the decision to step forward to announce his support for the universal message of equality, freedom and justice. The little girl is depicted at the instant of releasing Dr. King's coattail. This represents a "letting go" process when one or more members of a family is called away to contribute their energy and time to a concept and struggle of greatest importance to all people of the world. The young woman behind the little girl represents the immigrant of our society, warily advancing on the waves of hope to a land of great potential. The monument is dedicated to the sacrifices of Dr. King and the countless people who believe in "The Dream" and the ongoing march for truth and justice. Michael Florin Dente News Articles The Oregonian January 11, 2001 The Oregonian August 29, 1998 The Portland Observer August 26, 1998 The Portland Observer August 19, 1998	See the official web site for the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Foundation at: www.mlkjrstatue.com