Hayden unveils new public art, ‘Epiphany’

With joyful cheers and the snip of a red ribbon, citizens of Hayden welcomed the newest piece of public art to their community Friday evening. More than 60 people gathered at the Hayden Library for the dedication ceremony of “Epiphany,” a sculpture that represents a human head and the manifestations of the mind. It is made of steel and colorful pieces of Plexiglas. When lit beneath a darkened sky, it creates a vibrant stained-glass effect. “I think John Ruskin said it best, ‘Life without industry is guilt, and industry without art is brutality,’” Hayden Mayor Ron McIntire said to the crowd. He said pieces of public art help build a sense of community pride and “add beauty to our everyday lives”/ Devin Heilman , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

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