About this Piece
At the entrance to the vestibule lies Creative Energy.
In Hartley Burr Alexander’s theme for the capitol, he makes this note about the creative energy mosaic on the floor: “The whole floor will be a symbol of the Creation”
While the Cosmic Star looks to just be a simple geometric pattern with points and spheres, it signifies all of creation and the creative energy needed for the universe.
About Hildreth Meière
Hildreth Meière (me-AIR) was one of the greatest American muralists of the 20th century. She was a pioneer in her field and created a more modern approach to murals that differed from the academic traditions at the time. She blended several classic influences, including classic Greek vase painting, Byzantine Mosaics, and Native American beadwork into a style known as Art Deco.
Up until her death in 1961 she acknowledged the Nebraska State Capitol as her crowning achievement.
