Title
Approval of the Marj Yung Park Public Art Final Design
Recommended Action:
Approve the Marj Yung Park Public Art Final Design by Andrea Wilbur Sigo.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Marj Yung Park Public Art Final Design by Andrea Wilbur Sigo.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
Andrea Wilbur Sigo, Northwest carver and artist (Squaxin Island and Skokomish)
Background and Analysis:
Artist Andrea Wilbur Sigo has been retained to work on a project with youth from the Squaxin Island Tribe, in the design and fabrication of 5 carved panels old growth cedar, approximately 5 feet tall x 18” wide x 3” deep. These carvings will be disbursed throughout the Marj Yung Park (formerly Kaiser Woods) bike trails, to be at first discoveries and then landmarks for park users.
On August 11, City Council approved the concept designs for five carved cedar panels, developed in collaboration with middle school youth from the Squaxin Island Tribe, including the artist’s grandchildren. The panels illustrate the stories How the Honey Bee Got Its Stinger, Grandfather Octopus, Native Butterfly Legend, Why the Salmon Return, and Dukabal and Grandmother Frog. Each panel will feature a relief carving on the front and an adzed, painted weaving design on the reverse, similar to the Unity sculpture Ms. Wilbur Sigo created for the Art Crossing project.
Ms. Sigo will return with final details including budget and timeline. If the final design is approved, the project will move into fabrication.
Climate Analysis:
Approval of these panel designs is not expected to impact the City’s adopted climate goals and policies.
Equity Analysis:
This project offers the opportunity to engage youth artists, storytellers and carvers in the Squaxin Island Tribe. This project is part of the continuing effort of the 5-year accord, including the Squaxin flag over City Hall, Welcome Figure and the renaming of Squaxin Park to ac...
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