Homeowner in Redmond, WA installs sculpture for neighborhood and passersby to enjoy!

Ervin Peretz contacted me through my website to acquire Joie de Vivre.  He had learned of my sculptures through an online search.

Ervin has a stone wall, which borders his property and runs alongside busy West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Ervin has a stone wall, which borders his property and runs alongside busy West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

He envisioned a sculpture standing on the stone column that would be an upbeat statement and highly visible.

He envisioned a sculpture standing on the stone column that would be an upbeat statement and highly visible.

I agreed with his proposal that the 4 foot high column was a perfect plinth for Joie de Vivre.

I agreed with his proposal that the 4 foot high column was a perfect plinth for Joie de Vivre.

Yet, to solidly anchor the sculpture on top of the column, the installation was quite complex.

Yet, to solidly anchor the sculpture on top of the column, the installation was quite complex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once installed, she is seen perched atop as though she just climbed up there!

Once installed, she is seen perched atop as though she just climbed up there!

Lush green provides the backdrop for viewing the sculpture.

Lush green provides the backdrop for viewing the sculpture.

 

In the background, is NE 24th Street, which terminates at W. Lake Sammamish Parkway.

In the background, is NE 24th Street, which terminates at W. Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Motorists, while stopped at the stop sign at NE 24th Street, are treated to this view of the sculpture.

 

 

If you find yourself on West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Redmond, Washington, savor the joyful image that Ervin Peretz has gifted to the neighborhood and to passersby!