Joie de Vivre receives People’s Choice!

How sweet it is!

            How sweet it is!

BACKGROUND: The life sized bronze, Joie de Vivre, along with sculptures by 14 other artists, had been juried into an art loan program to be displayed for one year at Percival Landing in Olympia.  After the installation of the sculptures, visitors to the site had the opportunity to vote for their favorite.

Last week, the Arts Commission of Olympia reviewed the results of the popular vote, and recommended Joie de Vivre by David Varnau to City Council for purchase.  The text from the staff report follows:

“A total of 269 votes were received during the voting period from visitors from 11 states. With 84 votes, Joie de Vivre by David Varnau was front runner…. Voters for Joie de Vivre spoke to the sense of joy, freedom, and carefree childhood conveyed in the sculpture, and more than a few recommended permanent placement at the Heritage Park Fountain.”