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Young Orca

by Dale Palko

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Description

A hollow, metal mesh sculpture of a young orca whale.

Artwork Statement

Young orca, sculpted by Dale Palko, M.D. Consulting and installation by Peter Fennel and crew with technical support from Callum McKay.

About Dale Palko

Details

Artwork Type

Sculpture

Medium

Metal

Dimensions

Approximately 7 feet long

Year Unveiled

2016

Month Unveiled

People of Pender Island

Site

Driftwood Centre suspended from shelter in retail area.

Artwork Category

Community Public Art

Artwork Selection Process

Community: Community Project Civically Funded

Location

Southern Gulf Islands

Partners

Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich, Oak Bay, View Royal, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands

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Phone: 250.360.3007
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