A Clarion Call for a Better World
We believe in the power of unity to drive human progress, societal resilience and individual growth. With that end in mind, it's our honor to introduce THE UNITY PROJECT, a 21st century sculptural world wonder dedicated to advancing unity in a fractured world.
Reenvisioning Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz stands as a relic of confinement, synonymous with punishment and isolation. The Unity Project proposes a historic opportunity profoundly transform Alcatraz Island and reimagine the cultural and geographic identity of San Francisco.
Big Thinking and Bold Action
Building this inspiring monument to human progress will require a brilliant band of achievers and visionary capital investment. We invite you to join us on this journey to realize our vision.
By acting in unison we can change the world for the better.
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The Sculpture
| Material | Titanium |
| Height | 333 feet |
| Figures | Six human forms representing the full spectrum of humanity |
| Form | Luminous field of spiraling energy lines connecting all figures |
| Location | Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay |
| Purpose | A landmark celebration of the human story |
About The Artist
Marco Cochrane was born to American artists in Venice, Italy in 1962 and raised in Northern California in the midst of the political and cultural movement of those times. As a result, Marco learned respect for oneness, balance and the imperative to make the world a better place. In particular, he identified with the female struggle with oppression and saw feminine energy and power as critical to the world's balance. In his 20s, on a dare, he explored sculpting and discovered both his ability to capture human emotion and energy and the power of art to amplify.
Self-taught, for more than 20 years Marco sculpted in clay and cast in bronze, primarily women who chose their own poses, their own expressions. In 2007 he attended the Burning Man Festival and was inspired to take his art and his message in a new direction, he just did not yet know how. In 2009 he returned, and it was then he realized how he could enlarge his sculptures to monumental proportions while maintaining their integrity, thus magnifying their impact.
Marco believes that the time we have to solve the problems that threaten our existence on this planet is running out, and that the key to finding real lasting solutions is bringing feminine energy into balance with male energy: a global shift, already underway.