Title

Spirit of Edmonds

Artist

Francis-Arduh, Steve Cassidy

Date

2011

Medium

concrete

Type

relief sculpture

Dimensions

44cm height x 594cm width x 3cm depth

Owner

City of Burnaby

Accession Number

PA2014.10

Location

Tommy Douglas Library

Category

City of Burnaby Public Art Collection

Collection

Public Art

Lat/Long

49.218559,-122.952511

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The Spirit of Edmonds relief sculpture, installed along the outside wall of Tommy Douglas Library, celebrates aspect of the Edmonds neighbourhood by depicting historical images and events. Landmarks which are presented in the design include the former Burnaby Municipal Hall (built at Kingsway and Edmonds in 1911 and demolished in 1973), the CUPE Memorial Water Fountain, and the “Burnaby Welcomes You” sign. Prominent NDP politician Tommy Douglas, for whom the building site is named, is also depicted. A unique sculptural method was implemented using panels were sculpted in clay from which molds were taken. A final set of panels, fabricated in concrete, was cast from the molds. The artwork was completed by Donald Luxton & Associates: Todd Brisbin (Art Direction, Concept & Development), Christopher North (Concept Drawing), Steve Cassidy Francis-Arduh (Sculptor), Ital Décor Ltd. (Fabrication), and Shield Masonry Ltd. (Installation).