Turtle Medallion
by Jerry-Lee Cerny
Description
One of three decorative manhole covers; casting by Achinback Industries and Foundry.
Artwork Statement
The turtle represents contrasts: stability and mobility, longevity and adaptability.
About Jerry-Lee Cerny
Biography
From 1978 to present, Cerny has been a freelance visual artist in Vancouver and Victoria. She is skilled in stone sculpting, woodcarving, bronze casting, design, drawing, painting, photography.
Resume
1981-1983: Fine Arts diploma, Langara College, Vancouver
1997-1998: Visual and Graphic Communication Arts Certificate, Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek
1983-1984: One-year fine arts studio course, Aegean School of Fine Arts, Paros, Greece
1984-1985: One-year bas-relief stone sculpting, Renzo Santoli Studios, Pietrasanta, Italy
1986: One-term bronze casting and stone sculpting, Capilano College, North Vancouver
Details
Artwork Type
Site Integrated
Medium
Bronze; patina: turtle green and background natural polished bronze. All lines incised (intaglio).
Dimensions
596 mm diameter
Unveiled Date
4/28/2002
Reference Number
3771
Site
In sidewalks, between Hillside and Bay on Quadra Street.
Artwork Category
Civic Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: By jury - Open Competition
Location
Victoria > Hillside-Quadra