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Leap of Faith

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The work is located along Brandt’s Creek just east of Sunset Avenue.
Artist: 
Doug Alcock
Year: 
2001
Collection: 
City of Kelowna Public Art Program

The Work

A forged steel heron stands in the creek, poised for flight. The entire piece including the branch upon which the heron is perched, is made from recycled industrial scrap metal.

The Project

The work was commissioned by Canada Lands Company and donated to the City of Kelowna as part of the revitalization of Brandt's Creek and construction of the linear walkway.

The Artist

Doug Alcock was born in Kelowna, in 1955. The youngest of 6 boys, his parents encouraged creativity and provided fertile ground for an early start in life as a maker of objects. A welding career that started at the age of 18 combined a livelihood and a creative outlet. While he achieved his welding ticket certification to work and travel, blacksmithing provided a new focus. After many years of study with mentors and attending conferences and symposia, Doug, forged his passion into a career as an artist blacksmith in 1992.