Artist: Carl Reed Title: The Dawn Ring Media: Corten Steel & red oak Date: 1982 Funding: Library Department Location: Aurora Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Parkway Carl Reed’s organic design frames the sun as it rises, honoring the Roman goddess of dawn for whom Aurora was named. Aurora’s first public artwork, The Dawn Ring, was commissioned 11 years before the City had an official public art program in place. Explore More Public Art Return to Art in Public Places Home