“Amazing” doesn’t even begin to describe the towering sculpture before us. Behold One World . . . Under Michigan Stars. This artwork stands as a testament to Detroit’s spirit.
One World . . . Under Michigan Stars greets all who enter Belle Isle Park. It marks the southern gateway to the Iron Belle Trail. This trail stretches over 2000 miles. It runs all the way from Detroit to Ironwood in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Local Detroit artists Erik and Israel Nordin created One World . . . Under Michigan Stars. These brothers are the talent behind the Detroit Design Center. Their work is visible throughout Michigan. You can find their pieces from Belle Isle to Muskegon.
Completed in 2022 One World . . . Under Michigan Stars is constructed from glass and steel. It weighs a staggering 16000 pounds. The sculpture’s diameter spans 25 feet.
J.J. Tighe the director of parks and trails sees great significance in One World . . . Under Michigan Stars. Tighe believes it will welcome visitors to Belle Isle. It will also serve as a beautiful addition to this special place. He imagines adventures beginning here on the Iron Belle Trail.
The Nordin Brothers also created The Path of Life. This sculpture incorporates artifacts from the Joe Louis Arena. It captures the memory of the arena. It echoes Detroit’s current renaissance.
Erik and Israel Nordin see public art as crucial. They believe it brings people together. It inspires thought. It creates conversations. Detroit is their city. It is where they live work and create.
The Detroit Design Center creates statement pieces. These are one-of-a-kind objects. They are works of art that tell a story. The Nordins describe themselves as artists who create objects for spaces. They specialize in glass metal wood and other mediums.
The Nordin Brothers have been creating objects for 20 years in Detroit. Their studio space is a 12000 sq ft space with 2 cranes. This allows plenty of space to create their pieces.
One World . . . Under Michigan Stars is more than just a sculpture. It symbolizes Detroit’s growth. It embodies the spirit of adventure. As you journey on the Iron Belle Trail remember the message of this magnificent artwork. One World . . . Under Michigan Stars is a beacon of hope and unity. It reminds us that we are all connected under the same Michigan stars.