More than a decade ago, the Spokane Valley Arts Council decided to help create an identity for Spokane Valley by using artwork. To that end, the council has donated five bronze sculptures to the city, and recently announced that it is about to present a sixth.
Richard Warrington, an artist based in Cheney, Washington, is working on the latest sculpture. Warrington’s work has been shown in Canada, Asia, South America, and Europe, as well as throughout the United States. The new piece is 12 feet high, and made of fabricated aluminum, and bears the title ‘Heart of the Valley’. The sculpture incorporates a red wave that represents the valley’s heart; that wave is surrounded by silver waves to represent the people who live in the valley.
The piece is reflective, so Warrington wants it placed where there is heavy traffic, so it will be visible at night. A final location for the new sculpture has not been determined, but it should be in place by July.
Among the sculptures already in place are ‘Working the Line’ and ‘Dance of Sun & Moon’ by artist Jerry McKellar; ‘The Berry Picker’ by the late Nancy McLaughlin, and ‘Woman with Horse’, by Ace Powell.
Works like this can benefit if officials work with a brochure printing company to create a brochure for visitors, showing where the sculptures are located, and presenting artists’ biographies.
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