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Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Sculpting Memory: Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz Featured in Soulful Interview on Sisi Hollywood
Internationally acclaimed sculptor and cultural bridge builder Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz opens up about legacy, beauty, and the invisible threads that connect art, memory, and humanity. Renowned sculptor and artist Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz recently appeared on Sisi Hollywood for an in-depth conversation exploring the emotional depth and spiritual resonance behind her body of work. The interview highlights not only her decades-long career in sculpture, painting, and cultural storytelling but also her evolving role as a global advocate for heritage and creativity. Pic Description: Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz and Sisi Cao standing beside the artist's monumental bronze relief, Washington Crossing the Delaware, at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Standing before her monumental bronze high-relief sculpture, Washington Crossing the Delaware, a 3-meter-tall work installed at the Museum of the American Revolution, Dr. Schicktanz reflected on the emotional power of historic art. The piece captures 40 figures from the founding of the United States with striking realism and reverence. "I don't just sculpt an important event and story in American history," Schicktanz said. "I hope that people who see it will feel and inherit the noble souls and immortal spirits of these founding fathers and historical pioneers through my works.' Pic Description: Historic Bronze Relief Series - Signature works by Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz, permanently exhibited near Independence Hall at major U.S. national institutions. These large-scale reliefs honor pivotal moments in America's founding history. A native of China, educated in Japan, and now based in the United States, Dr. Schicktanz has become an international voice for cross-cultural artistic expression. Her career spans multiple disciplines, sculpture, oil painting, and scholarly work, and her pieces are housed in institutions such as the United Nations, the Venice Biennale, and Japan's Fuji Museum. She was honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commissioned for public sculptures including The Signers of the Declaration of Independence and The Federal Constitution Framers, both permanently exhibited near Independence Hall. The Sisi Hollywood interview, hosted by cultural journalist Sisi Cao, centered not on accolades but on essence, how art captures memory, spirit, and emotion. The two discussed the silent yet powerful presence of beauty in visual form and the enduring role of art as a keeper of collective memory. Pic Description: Dr. Schicktanz receiving the Maurice R. Greenberg Global Leadership Award, honoring her lifelong contributions to public art and cultural diplomacy. 'Real beauty doesn't ask to be seen,' said Cao. 'It asks to be felt.' Dr. Schicktanz's creative journey continues with new projects that reflect her ongoing commitment to honoring cultural figures and narratives. She recently designed the Golden Bull Award for the inaugural New York First International AI Film Festival, combining classical sculptural aesthetics with modern digital innovation. She and Sisi Cao will both participate in the festival as contributing voices in its celebration of global artistic collaboration. Pic Description: Ellen Qiongzhao created and completed two large-scale oil paintings in 2017 and 2018. They are titled "America, Where Are You Going?" and "American Thanksgiving History Reappears". Although she has stepped away from labor-intensive monumental commissions, Dr. Schicktanz remains active in the studio. Her current work includes a commemorative sculpture honoring Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck, celebrating women of literary and global influence, and a forthcoming exhibition dedicated to Lin Huiyin, China's pioneering female architect and poet. These recent projects underscore her belief in the power of storytelling through art: an ethos she continues to live through every brushstroke, chisel mark, and public dialogue. The full interview will premiere later this month on Sisi Hollywood, a platform dedicated to capturing the soul behind success and preserving narratives that resonate across generations. 'Art is how we remember what history tries to forget,' Dr. Schicktanz concluded. 'It's how we give the invisible a face.' Pic Description: The Golden Bull Award designed by Dr. Schicktanz for the New York First International AI Film Festival. About the company: Sisi Hollywood began as a TV lifestyle segment and has since evolved into a cross-cultural media brand rooted in storytelling, legacy, and East–West dialogue. Blending soulful lifestyle expression with deep cultural insight, the platform showcases interviews with artists, innovators, and spiritual thinkers. With Emmy-level production and a mission to inspire through meaningful conversations, Sisi Hollywood is now expanding into 150+ syndicated U.S. channels and doing global collaborations with cultural festivals and international institutions. For updates, follow Sisi Hollywood on: YouTube: Instagram: Media Contact Company Name: Sisi Hollywood Contact Person: Media Relations Email: Send Email City: Philadelphia State: PA Country: United States Website:
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Free Memorial Day parades, events in Philadelphia area
There is an array of events scheduled across the Philadelphia region as the nation honors our bravest heroes on this Memorial Day. Here is a guide to what events you could attend for free. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest (101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA) Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all set against soaring views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Admission to RiverRink is free and open to the public, while mini-golf, games, rides and concessions are pay-as-you-go. The Museum of the American Revolution (101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA) On Memorial Day, the Museum of the American Revolution plans to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families are able to get in for free throughout Memorial Day Weekend. Free Parking on Philadelphia streets Street parking is free in Philadelphia on Memorial Day, the Philadelphia Parking Authority announced. The PPA said no meters or residential parking time limits will be enforced on Monday, and they will only enforce parking regulations that impact safety and traffic flow. Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Front and Dock streets and Front and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, PA) The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony on Memorial Day from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
5 ways to observe Memorial Day in the Philadelphia region this weekend
Memorial Day is about more than the beach, and the Philly area is hosting multiple events with a sense of remembrance befitting the holiday. Across the city and outside it there are parades, flag ceremonies and and educational programming to accompany the music, relaxation and outdoor fun this weekend. Visit Philadelphia shared more with us about these all-ages activities to enjoy this weekend. Philadelphia: Memorial Day at Laurel Hill Cemetery Laurel Hill Cemetery hosted Philly's first Memorial Day commemoration in 1868 and will keep the tradition going on Sunday, May 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The afternoon will include wreath-laying ceremonies, patriotic songs and honor guards. There will also be gravestones given to three veterans whose graves were previously unmarked. Get all the details at Philadelphia: Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center The NCC has free admission from Saturday, May 25 through Memorial Day in observance of the holiday. There will be special programming including daily flag cerermonies, a giant flag folding and presentations. Philadelphia: Eastern State Penitentiary The prison-turned-museum that once housed Al Capone is hosting multiple events this weekend diving into the history and learning about the impact of military service on prisoners and staff while the building was operational. More info at Philadelphia: Banners of Liberty at the Museum of the American Revolution Only 30 flags stitched by the original flagmakers of the American Revolution are known to have survived, and over a dozen are on display in Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution. The "Banners of Liberty: Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags" is on from now until Aug. 10. In addition, there will be special programming throughout the weekend including pop-up talks and character performances. Find out more at Bucks County: Memorial Day at Sesame Place On Saturday and Sunday, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and other Sesame Streeters will be decked out in red, white and blue for the unofficial start of summer. There will also be fireworks on Sunday, May 25. Learn more on
