Public Artwork
A Million Summers
Fleetwood neighbourhood. 2 panels of tiles located on the wall near the entrance doors, spans the lobby; 4 panels at the end of the pool; 12 glass viewing frames laminated along windows overlooking the garden; 128 tiles, produced by elementary school students, located in the washrooms/change rooms
An extensive set of murals and two-dimensional artworks evoke movement and flight, human accomplishment and cultural diversity. Installed at one end of the pool are four large tile murals of diving figures.
a million summers
forgotten secrets
whispered on ripples
against sand
boulder to boulder
gravity gone
garibaldi looming
volcanic heart
receding
down
through forests
of peoples ancient
scent of salt
as cedars open
granite faces
stacked above
hand holds set
Qelesilhp
water goes right by
Ta’telew
little creek
Xwthexth’exem
always nettle place
Setl’amaqemen
tides high we can go
Sports, health, ambition and achievement, major religions of Surrey’s culturally diverse communities, nature, history.
Budget: design, fabrication & installation $112,500
Language: English and Sto:lo