Edmond's Finest, Edmond's Future - Edmond, OK - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This sculpture by Gary Alsum, is one of several by this sculptor to grace the town of Edmond as part of their outdoor art program. Approximately 200 sculptures publicly and privately funded, can be found throughout the town. (visit link)

On Gary Alsum's website, this sculpture is shown as a commissioned piece to the city of San Jose, California and was titled "Saluting a Hero". In honor of Edmond's new Public Safety Center, the piece purchased by Edmond has been renamed "Edmond's Finest, Edmond's Future." A bronze plaque reads: "Edmond's Finest, Edmond's Future / Gary Alsum / Dedicated to the men and women of the Edmond Police Department, 911 Dispatch and Emergency Management / Purchased through Edmond Art in Public Places Fund / Public Safety Center Project / 2015".

It depicts a police officer and a young girl of about eight, sitting on a bench. The officer in uniform is holding onto the child's ball cap, and his police hat is proudly being worn by the child. It is a wonderful tribute to the 120 men and women of Edmond's Police Department and follows the sculptor's theme as he describes the purpose of his works: "The central theme of my work is celebrating the gift of life and my sculptures are successful if they heighten the viewer’s awareness of how precious is that gift." (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Edmond's Finest, Ednmond's Future Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gary Alsum Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 10/29/2015 Materials used: Bronze Location: From of Public Safety Center

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