Sympatico - Castlegar, British Columbia
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N 49° 18.797 W 117° 39.786
11U E 451804 N 5462494
This delightful sculpture, entitled Sympatico, is located to the left of the front door at Arrow Lake Veterinary Hospital. It is located at 1036 Columbia Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMRX88
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/16/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Sympatico means for something to be likable and easy to get along with or having shared interest, compatible.
Children and their loved pets have this connection all their own.
(Transcribed from plaque)

This wonderful sculpture, Sympatico, shows a young girl offering a treat to her beloved dog.

Sympatico was featured in the 2015 Castlegar Sculpture Walk and was purchased by Arrow Lake Veterinary Hospital and is on permanent display in front of their new facilities.

"Acclaimed Southwest sculptor Pokey Park is best known for her highly distinctive, whimsical depictions of animals - both native and those observed and studied in the course of her global travels."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sympatico

Figure Type: Combination of two figure types

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Pokey Park

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2015

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Arrow Lake Veterinary Hospital

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