Pillars of the Community

Pillars of the Community mirrors the diversity of Edmonton’s population and its realities. Placed close to Rogers Place Arena, this artwork is intended to celebrate “…the unsung heroes, the daily faces, the less heard or under-praised that make up the majority of Edmonton society.” The faces depicted represent the generations of women who nurture youth; Elders who share wisdom; the homeless who represent the toils of urban life and social responsibility; artists who observe and reflect the world back to us; youth who represent the future and hope. The use of colour and lines draw connections and help to highlight Edmonton’s reality – urban, vibrant and yet still connected.