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Louisville’s world-famous sculptor
Yandell sculpted a 40-foot-tall statue of the goddess Athena for the Centennial showcase in Nashville, TN — it’s even bigger than you think. | Photo via Wikicommons
You may not know Enid Yandell’s name, but you certainly know her work.
Born in Louisville in 1869, Yandell studied sculpture in Cinncinnati and later New York and Paris. Among her mentors was Auguste Rodin, who you might know as the artist behind “The Thinker.”
Yandell’s work appeared in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. It was after the World’s Fair that she received a commission from the Filson Historical Society to create a statue honoring Daniel Boone using the pioneer’s real hunting shirt + rifle. A cast of that statue still stands at the entrance to Cherokee Park today.
During and following World War I, Yandell turned from sculpting to humanitarian and educational work. While still living in Paris, she joined several organizations caring for war orphans + providing meals to out-of-work artists and their families.
“After the war there was no art. There was nothing but agony and sorrow and a great striving to help,” Yandell said of the First World War.
Later, she returned to the US and founded The Branstock School in Martha’s Vineyard in 1908. The school taught sculpture, along with ceramics, painting, printing, and more.
Yandell died in 1934 and was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in a family plot.
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Lucia’s Cafecito y Mas is a new empanada + coffee shop now open in the Highlands. The shop is open every day, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closing
Corner Cafe on New LaGrange Road will close next month after 40 years in business. The space will be filled with a new concept from the owners of Tikka House, who will be purchasing all the restaurant’s equipment. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
Russell Dickerson will be the musical halftime show guest at the inaugural Louisville Kings game on Friday, March 27. The first 5,000 fans at the game will receive a free t-shirt. Tickets start at $15.
Traffic
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reviewing a plan to repair + maintain the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge. One proposed version of the plan would widen each lane by cutting the total number down to three: two northbound and one southbound to reduce collisions. (Courier Journal)
Kids
Spring break will be here before we know it, with JCPS students’ scheduled break to run from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 10. Make it some time-off to remember with some of our area’s kid-friendly fun.
Drink
Payne Street Bakehouse has launched its spring drink menu, including a Samoa mocha with coconut + caramel and a blackberry latte made with brown sugar.
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The Wrap
The Wrap
Enid Yandell’s 40-ft Athena statue isn’t around anymore, but you can still see her work right here in Louisville. In addition to the famous Daniel Boone statue, Enid Yandell designed a bench at the corner of 3rd Street and Southern Parkway honoring local cyclist A.D. Ruff.
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