Words of Justice: In Principle and In Practice

In the north reflecting pool are 10 words intrinsically related to the American justice system: wisdom, integrity, peace, truth, justice, honor, reason, equity, compassion, and honesty. Carved in granite and sitting at or slightly below water level, the substantial pieces appear to undergo a perpetual metamorphosis, representing, according to artist Malcolm Cochran, that while the concepts are the foundation of the judicial system, they nonetheless are sometimes evasive and difficult to pin down. The project was funded through a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation, a public charity that promotes the public understanding of the law and improvements in the justice system in Ohio. Meant to be thought-provoking and significant to the work within the Moyer Judicial Center, the sculptures are a stirring addition to the building’s striking artwork.