Axalta products chosen exclusively for Seward Johnson’s “Return Visit”
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Products from Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global
supplier of liquid and powder coatings, were selected to paint Seward
Johnson’s “Return Visit” sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and a contemporary
man. The 30-foot-tall bronze sculpture was created by American artist
Seward Johnson and is owned by The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., a New
Jersey-based nonprofit foundation which promotes the appreciation of,
and education about, sculpture and public art through the creation,
maintenance, sale and public placement of Seward Johnson’s sculptures.
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© 1991, 2014 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. Photo by Heather Taylor. The 30 foot tall bronze sculpture "Return Visit" shown here on exhibition in Troy, Ohio.
“Return Visit” was painted with Axalta’s Corlar® 824S™, a
two-component epoxy primer that delivers excellent durability and good
corrosion protection, and Cromax® Pro, a low VOC waterborne
basecoat. For the topcoat, Axalta’s high-performance Imron®
Industrial MS600™ high-solid, low-gloss clearcoat was selected for its
high durability and long-term protection capability.
“Seward Johnson’s “Return Visit” is a timeless and inspirational piece
of art,” said Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice President and President,
Industrial Coatings. “Axalta works diligently to diversify our
technology portfolio to be able to provide protection, beauty and
reliability from primer to topcoat paint layers. This is a great example
of what can be achieved with a broad portfolio of products.”
The poignant piece depicts President Lincoln discussing the Gettysburg
Address with a contemporary citizen, demonstrating the timeless
relevance of its message. “Return Visit” is currently on exhibit at
Pioneer Court on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
About The Seward Johnson Atelier and Artist Seward Johnson
The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., was created to promote the
appreciation of, and education about, sculpture and public art in
general, utilizing the creation, maintenance, sales and public placement
of Seward Johnson’s artwork as its instrument. For additional
information about the artist or the sculpture, contact: THE SEWARD
JOHNSON ATELIER, INC. Jenee Castellanos, Associate Curator 310.264.2400 info@sewardjohnsonatelier.org
and www.sewardjohnsonatelier.org
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
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