House of Roots (2003)

Jeanette G. Lee

Address: Paulik Neighbourhood Park, 7620 Heather St.
Location: In the northwest side of the park. (Formerly known as McLennan South Park).
Area: City Centre

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Materials: Welded, powder-coated steel.
Program: Private
Ownership: Civic
Sponsored By: The Perla Development Partnership




Description of Work: ‘House of Roots’ is a freestanding, contemporary steel sculpture integrated in the grounds of Paulik Neighbourhood Park.

Artist Statement: The green growth of the original nursery on the site inspired the metaphoric organic forms that line the roof of this sculpture.  The walls are filled with "root-like" forms, symbolic of the past and present history of the land.  This sculpture stands as the entrance of a small inside world and offers a historically inspired view of an outside world. more »

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