2024 - Betty Buick Road Trip - Mount Vernon, WA - Valley of Our Spirits
A 2 day adventure in Northwest Washington State.
This sculpture titled "Valley of Our Spirits" is in Mount Vernon's Skagit Riverwalk Park in the city historic downtown.
The 28 April, 2018 installed work is by artists Lin McJunkin, Milo White & Jay Bowen.
The Valley of Our Sprits story pole overlooks the Skagit River, bringing healing and remembrance to the Mount Vernon Riverwalk.
The animals reflected in the weathered steel tower all exist in Skagit Valley, from the bear at the base to the eagle soaring above.
The depth of meaning reflected in the story pole is meant to bridge cultures, and illustrates the fact that we have one Valley. We are all accountable to it, and for what happens in this place we call Home.
The interior of the structure is stone from the Skagit River.
Engraved on every stone are names of people from the Valley and the United States.
The story pole invites you to bring conflict, and allow time for contemplation and resolution.
Three species of salmon are reflected in metal - Chinook ('king'), Coho ('silver'), and Sockeye ('red').
The salmon neighbour the otters, ravens, and bear. The eagle, with its gold leaf beak, represents the creator. A hand is visible on each wing; one representing the New People and one representing the Native People.
2024 - Betty Buick Road Trip - Mount Vernon, WA - Valley of Our Spirits
A 2 day adventure in Northwest Washington State.
This sculpture titled "Valley of Our Spirits" is in Mount Vernon's Skagit Riverwalk Park in the city historic downtown.
The 28 April, 2018 installed work is by artists Lin McJunkin, Milo White & Jay Bowen.
The Valley of Our Sprits story pole overlooks the Skagit River, bringing healing and remembrance to the Mount Vernon Riverwalk.
The animals reflected in the weathered steel tower all exist in Skagit Valley, from the bear at the base to the eagle soaring above.
The depth of meaning reflected in the story pole is meant to bridge cultures, and illustrates the fact that we have one Valley. We are all accountable to it, and for what happens in this place we call Home.
The interior of the structure is stone from the Skagit River.
Engraved on every stone are names of people from the Valley and the United States.
The story pole invites you to bring conflict, and allow time for contemplation and resolution.
Three species of salmon are reflected in metal - Chinook ('king'), Coho ('silver'), and Sockeye ('red').
The salmon neighbour the otters, ravens, and bear. The eagle, with its gold leaf beak, represents the creator. A hand is visible on each wing; one representing the New People and one representing the Native People.