Cassia Reading Circle
Cassia Reading Circle
- Creator: Francis Fox
- Date: 2005
- Location: Cassia Park
- Types: sculpture (visual work), mosaics (visual works), interactive art
- Materials: ceramic (material), glaze, grout
- Collection: Site-Based Works
Cassia Reading Circle invites children and adults into a shared space for storytelling, imagination, and connection. Overstuffed, tile-clad benches curve into a cozy circle—sculptural, playful, and purposefully low to the ground for little readers. A slightly larger bench accommodates a seated storyteller, while the open sandy center allows children to sit, sprawl, or play. Designed as both artwork and gathering space, this installation transforms a moment of reading into a ritual of togetherness. The smooth, colorful surfaces and gentle forms encourage interaction, movement, and rest—creating a welcoming haven where stories and community come to life.
