Totem
This new-to-us carving is made of black granite, mined in Zimbabwe, Africa and shipped from Montreal, Canada to Oak Brook, Illinois. The uncarved quarried block was 27 tons, 20 feet tall, 4 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. Finding this block of stone was a stroke of luck for Winslow – there were many failed attempts at locating the perfect rock before this one was discovered. The carving was commissioned by Fred Turner, former CEO of McDonald’s Corporation. Winslow carved the piece in place on the McDonald’s property over the course of 3 and a half summers. It was finished in 2002. Because it was carved on-site, Winslow was forced to contend with the weather, only carving when the temperature was above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
