Fire and Water (sculpture)
Fire and Water is a public art work by American artist John Luttropp, located on the southwest side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] The multi-element architectural sculpture was created for the entrance of the Milwaukee Fire Department Engine Company #25 station.The sculpture includes two primary elements: a pair of neon-topped tapering concrete walls flanking the entry sidewalk, and a wall-mounted neon sign displaying the number 25 in a stylized font.[1] The City of Milwaukee commissioned the work for $9,000 and it was greeted with some criticism.The Milwaukee Sentinel compared the neon look to a fast food restaurant and quoted hesitant firefighters based at the station.