Metropolis Water Tower Metal Print
by Lori Kingston
Product Details
Metropolis Water Tower metal print by Lori Kingston. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
Design Details
Unlike the bustling Metropolis where Clark Kent and Lois Lane work at the Daily Planet, Metropolis, Illinois, is a quiet town of some 6,465 people... more
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Comments (7)
Artist's Description
Unlike the bustling Metropolis where Clark Kent and Lois Lane work at the Daily Planet, Metropolis, Illinois, is a quiet town of some 6,465 people (according to the 2013 estimate U.S. Census Bureau). But they know all about Superman! There’s a 15-foot-tall statue of the superhero in the center of town, and a number of shops in the area cater to the fans who come to visit. Metropolis is located in Massac County, in the southern tip of Illinois.
The town was not named for Superman’s residence – it was named Metropolis back in 1839 by a merchant from Pittsburg and a local landowner, who envisioned it as a transport hub, due to its location on the Ohio River. It was declared the "Hometown of Superman" on June 9, 1972, when the Illinois State Legislature passed Resolution 572, giving it that title. (according to Wikipedia).
The water tower has the name Metropolis over a cartoon image of Superman, who in turn flies over the phrase “The Home of Superman.” Al...
About Lori Kingston
I'm a Christian, wife, mother, mixed media artist, photographer, and aspiring textile designer. https://www.facebook.com/LoriPeace9Art/ https://twitter.com/LoriPeace9 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEND04gposVQX7_jAClMlbQ https://www.pinterest.com/loripeace9art/
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Denise Harty
Wonderful local scene! L/F
Lori Kingston replied:
Thank you, Denise!
Steve Henderson
So this is where Clark Kent grew up. A fun and nostalgic feeling image. l/f/tw/p
Lori Kingston replied:
But it isn't -- Clark grew up in Smallville -- in Kansas! Anyway... ;) I'm glad you liked it :)
Karen Cook
Cool find!
Lori Kingston replied:
Thanks, Karen! :)
Cathy Anderson
Wow!
Lori Kingston replied:
Thanks, Cathy! :)
Art Sandi
Fabulous
Lori Kingston replied:
Thanks, Sandi! :)
Joan Stratton
Lovely capture :)
Lori Kingston replied:
Thanks, Joan! :)
Jeremy Guerin
Great work!
Lori Kingston replied:
Thanks, Jeremy! :)