Title
Discuss and consider action to approve the commissioning of a sculpture, “Pfork in the Trail,” to be located at Wilbarger Creek Park.
Summary
The sculpture “Pfork in the Trail” by Judd Graham, with 220 Designs Inc., is proposed for Wilbarger Creek Park along the looped trail system.
Artist statement for the vision and inspiration for the sculpture: “This sculpture takes the familiar form of a fork and transforms it into a meditation on how paths are made-through repetition, movement, and intention. At nine feet tall, it shifts from an everyday object into a landmark, a point of pause where direction and possibility meet. The fork is clad in hammered, forged bar, each strike a deliberate act. The textured surface reads as a record of movement and intentional force-an accumulation of marks that carry the rhythm of making. These bars, each with their own irregular pattern, are placed side by side in adjacent formations, creating a unified field across the surface. What might begin as randomness becomes composition, transforming the fork into a celebrated monument of pattern, labor, and place." For a more detailed artist statement, refer to the attachment.
This proposed project aligns with the City’s tourism and promotional efforts and supports the Strategic Action Plan 2026-2030, Action Item 1.2, to bolster unique neighborhood identities using art and connection to nature.
Deadline for Action
N/A
Fiscal Impact
$38,910 for the fabrication of the sculpture through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue. There will be additional installation costs, approximately $6,000, for the concrete plinth pouring.
Attached Documents
Proposed Sculpture Concept with Artist Statement
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval