Student Mentoring: SculptureWalk 2009
The
2009 Student Mentoring sculpture has been constructed
and installed in front of the Horse Barn Arts Center as part
of the citywide SculptureWalk event.
"1 > 7", by Courtney Coy
The Sioux Empire Arts Council
hosts this annual competition, pairing practicing professional
artists with high school-age student artists. With guidance from the adult artist mentor, students bring their artistic vision to life
in a model they hope will be chosen to be created in full-size.
The 2009
winning work, "1 > 7" was designed by Washington High School
junior Courtney Coy along with her artist mentor, Darwin Wolf. For her participation, Courtney will receive a $1,000 scholarship to
a post-secondary program of her choosing.
Constructed of carbon steel and painted a vivid blue, the work
depicts a tug-of-war between a group of seven individuals versus just one individual. A bright orange chain is used in this intense struggle
between opposing forces.
The sculpture was unveiled as part of a dedication for the new Children's Art Garden located in front of the Horse Barn. This garden was created
during the summer of 2009 as a gift to the City, honoring former Sioux Falls Mayor Fay Wheeldon and his wife, Ruby Wheeldon Merry. Funding for the student mentoring program comes from an Xcel Energy Foundation grant.
Student/Artist Mentor Pairs -- 2009 Student Mentoring: SculptureWalk
Kirsten Lauer (O'Gorman High School), and Elizabeth Obaka
Shanleigh LeTexier (O'Gorman High School), and Marsha Selle
Brian Muldoon (O'Gorman High School), and Andrew Eitreim
The Children's Art Garden was officially dedicated on Friday, October 2, 2009. Faye Wheeldon and Ruby Wheeldon Merry's daughter, Ann Stich, was in attendance for the proceedings. Ann generously gave money in honor of her parents to provide this art garden for Sioux Falls' children.
In addition to pedestals for up to three student sculptures, there is a semi-circle concrete bench embedded with 5" x 5" ceramic tiles handpainted by children as part of past First Sioux Falls events. Landscaping has been added, and a pathway through the garden is in place. Musical performances, poetry readings, plein air painting can all take place in this public space ... a place for young and old to rest, but especially a place for the young artists of our city.
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