The obelisk, a structure of handmade tiles mounted on a 4-foot base, was unveiled June 12 by the Southfield Public Arts Commission as the city’s 25th installation, presented by the Friends of Southfield Public Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds to support the efforts of the Southfield Public Arts Commission. The piece, crafted by renowned Detroit artist Hubert Massey, depicts Southfield’s diverse history, representing the Potawatomi tribe, whose name “Bodéwadmik” translates to “Keepers of the Fire” in the Ojibwe language; and the Mary Thompson farmhouse; as well as other cultural symbols that represent the city.

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