A Warm Welcome to McKinley Hill
Brighting the Neighborhood
Have you seen @liz.morrow’s gateway to McKinley Hill welcome sculpture? This new art installation was shaped by the community that calls it home and is bringing a welcomed brightness to the neighborhood in these cold winter months.
“Art has a way of grounding us in place, telling the stories of those who shape it.”
Local printmaker, muralist, and multidisciplinary artist Liz Morrow created this sculpture as part of the McKinley Hill public art cohort, drawing inspiration from the deep investment and pride of the historic neighborhood.
“The way that they had invested in this community and the way that they had really claimed this place... I wanted to create a sort of gateway sculpture to signify that you’re entering this community and also give homage to those community members who have spent a lot of time and effort making this community feel the way that it does.”Art has a way of grounding us in place, telling the stories of those who shape it.
This piece will only be on display for 6 months, so don’t miss your opportunity to stop by and check it out as you drive up McKinley Ave. And be sure you’re following Liz as she creates a permanent public art piece for the McKinley Hill Overlook just a couple blocks away from this one.
What’s a piece of Tacoma public art that resonates with you? Where would you like to see more initiatives like this one in our city?
Follow @liz.morrow to see what she is up to!
