16-foot glass, steel sculpture installed at Merriam Grand Station

Morning Headlines: April 18
Published: Apr. 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM CDT

MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - A 16-foot outdoor sculpture is being installed at the Merriam Grand Station on April 18.

The sculpture at Merriam Grand Station.(Leopold Gallery)

The sculpture is made of stainless steel and 80 glass fronds weighing a total of 1500 pounds.

New Merriam Grand Station sculpture.(Leopold Gallery)
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The glass was curated by Tyler Kimball, and the steelwork was done by Leopold Gallery; the two collaborated on the design.

New Merriam Grand Station sculpture.(Leopold Gallery)

The sculpture was made over the course of a year. Merriam Grand Station is a large mixed-use area near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Antioch and is owned by Drake Development.

New Merriam Grand Station sculpture.(Leopold Gallery)
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