By being active with several different local arts organizations, she works to make sure artists’ voices are heard. and Europe, is an experienced artist and advocate. Koch, whose work is featured in corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. “My fascination with the poppies has ranged from paintings on canvas, wood, and silk to creating three dimensional flowers with bandages and hand grenades, to now using steel sculptures to create an impact that will draw the community together to recognize the sacrifices of war,” said Koch.
Inspired by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in his poem, “In Flanders Fields,” Koch’s latest work uses the powerful symbolism of the poppy to commemorate American service men and women who lost their lives. The installation process will involve more than 50 volunteers recruited by Koch. Each poppy represents 1,000 American soldiers killed during the Great War. Reflections of Hope: Armistice 1918 features 117 intricate metal poppy sculptures designed by Koch in a symbolic arrangement in the Reflection Pool at the Museum and Memorial. KANSAS CITY, MO – During the course of World War I, approximately 117,000 American soldiers lost their lives in defense of the United States and its allies.Īs the centennial of the Armistice of World War I approaches, the National WWI Museum and Memorial and artist Ada Koch honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with a moving and powerful art installation. Symbolic & Powerful Poppy Art Installation Begins at National WWI Museum and Memorialĭirector, Marketing, Communications and Guest Services, National World War I Museum & Memorial The “Reflections of Hope: Armistice 1918” Art Installation at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO.