John Bailey was the Mayor of a small town in Colorado during a time when the region was dealing with major upheavals. His dedication to ensuring the community would survive and thrive amidst these changes compelled the creation of the John Bailey Statute that connections audiences to the past and future of the entire region. […]
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Ulumau Pohaku Pele Becomes an Icon of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Ulumau Pohaku Pele is a 7-ton, 11-foot-high sculpture of stone and wood that personifies the spirit and identity of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). The carved stone features Pele, the Hawaiian volcano deity, to provide the park with a means of connection to the spiritual and physical […]
The Ikua Purdy Monument Imagines a Powerful Identity for Parker Ranch Center
What would otherwise be an empty green space in front of a shopping center has instead become an imaginative symbol of a culture that connects the past to the present in Waimea on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Located outside of the Parker Ranch Center, a large bronze statue of Ikua Purdy […]
Ted Stevens Statue Enables Engagement with the History and Legacy of Alaska
On display in one of the concourses of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, the Ted Stevens Statue allows visitors to engage with the legacy of one of the region’s most impactful politicians. Doing so has provided residents and visitors with a means of connection to this legacy in a way that […]
The William H. Seward Monument Enables Experiences for Residents and Visitors
The William H. Seward Monument is a small but prominent feature in Seward, Alaska. Honoring the person who helped enable the modern community as well as the entire state, the piece highlights what it can mean for a monument to enables connection with individuals, for entire communities and across eras. “A Generation to Find Out” […]
Modern Monuments: “Circle Hook” Becomes a New Landmark for Homer
Created in 2015, “Circle Hook” has been referred to as a “new landmark” for the city of Homer, Alaska. The sculpture is in the form of a Halibut hook, directly connecting to the culture and economy that defines the city of Homer “the halibut capital of the world.” However, that is just part of the […]
The Rotary Sculpture Garden at Bicentennial Park Celebrates the Reno Community
Running right alongside the Truckee River, the Rotary Sculpture Garden at Bicentennial Park is one of the most distinct features of downtown Reno, Nevada. Featuring sculptures and monuments from a variety of artists, the Sculpture Garden has provided an identity to an area that would otherwise be empty, highlighting what kind of engagement can be […]