This work consist of pieces of thin dowel bent in curves between slabs of wood at either end.
The work is one of the award-winning entries in the 1986 Kelowna International Festival of the Arts sculpture competition.
One hundred and twenty heavily-carved stoneware tiles are arranged in a large, colourful mural depicting the many moods and hues of the Okanagan landscape. Bob Kingsmill’s mural is an extension of the landscape. Kingsmill’s vision draws from the land – the undulating hills, the geometric symmetry of orchards and vineyards, the shimmering hues and the changeable moods of Okanagan Lake. “I’ve listened to people talk for hours about the symbolism of my murals, and I have no idea what they’re talking about.
This life-sized bronze sculpture of a working man at rest was funded by Culos Construction. Check out the interesting details such as the toolbox, hardhat, and the gloves in his back pocket.
Skagway was created with sections of enameled aluminum plates and evokes the monumental landscapes of the work's Alaskan namesake. The sculpture was created by Robert Murray and donated to the Kelowna Art Gallery by the renowned Canadian artist Toni Onley (1928-2004) in 2001
Kelowna sculptor Geert Maas has spent many years exploring the “beach” theme in various media, drawing inspiration from the time he and his family have spent at local beaches. The 5 bronze sunbathers in this work depict a family grouping: “My art often deals with relationships. People behave differently alone than together. The physical placing and spacing of the various figures determines the emotional content of the work”. (Geert Maas) The figures were first created in stoneware clay.
Two marble pieces inscribed with poetry and natural forms reflect the artist's interest in balance between the built and natural environments. Donated by a Vancouver Island quarry, the 5.5 tonnes of white marble were slowly transformed by the artist over a 3-month period, using a hammer and chisel to shave off pieces of the rocks’ rough gray exterior to reveal the silky material beneath.
This leaf-shaped bench made of Brazilian cherrywood serves a dual purpose: as a perfect location to view Leap of Faith, and to reflect on nature and the beauty of Brandt’s Creek after its restoration. A mix of natural and manmade materials help solidify the connection that the community has to its natural surroundings and as an expression of its desire to protect the natural environment.
A forged steel heron stands in the creek, poised for flight. The entire piece including the branch upon which the heron is perched, is made from recycled industrial scrap metal.
The work was commissioned by Canada Lands Company and donated to the City of Kelowna as part of the revitalization of Brandt's Creek and construction of the linear walkway.
Levels was inspired by Mayan ruins. The idea behind the work was that, like the discovery of Mayan ruins by European explorers, the visitor would unexpectedly come upon it, thereby providing a sense of discovery. The piece, made of concrete, was designed to be sat on, as the artist’s creations are always about function.
The artwork was commissioned for the Kelowna International Festival of the Arts sculpture competition.
The monument honours Kelowna's war and peacekeeping personnel lost in World War I, World War II, and other military operations.