PHOTOS: New sculpture unveiled in Decatur

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PHOTOS: New sculpture unveiled in Decatur

Artist Ellex Swavoni unveils new statue "What Sonia Said" for public art project in Decatur.

The new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni stands in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Artist Ellex Swavoni (left) talks with friends during the unveiling ceremony for her public art sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday, September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Esme Meraz (right) and her sister Nina admire the new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni located in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on Sunday, September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Esme Meraz, 3, plays around the new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni located in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on Sunday, September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Esme Meraz (left) and her sister Nina play around the new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni located in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on Sunday, September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony the previous Sunday. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni stands in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Elizabeth Wilson (center), who was Decatur's first Black mayor, talks to friends when she arrives at the unveiling ceremony for artist Ellex Swavoni's sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday, September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Mawuli Davis (right) talks with friends during the unveiling ceremony of artist Ellex Swavoni's sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday on September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni stands in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Mawuli Davis (left) and Keson Graham take a selfie during the unveiling ceremony of artist Ellex Swavoni's sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Kevin Grayson (left) and Jeremiah Turner play music during the unveiling ceremony of artist Ellex Swavoni's sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday, September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Decatur Mayor Pattie Garrett talks to the crowd during the unveiling ceremony of artist Ellex Swavoni's sculpture "What Sonia Said" in Decatur on Sunday, September 12, 2021. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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The new public art sculpture by artist Ellex Swavoni stands in the Beacon Municipal Center Plaza in Decatur on September 19, 2021. “What Sonia Said” is the name of the phoenix unveiled in a ceremony last week. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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