Submitted by City of Olympia
“Pig Listening in a Story Place” Wins Peoples’ Choice Award. Official voting results are in for the 6th annual Percival Plinth Project People’s Choice Award. A record 631 people participated in the public vote.
This year’s People’s Choice Award goes to Pig Listening in a Story Place by Nancy Thorne-Chambers. Voters for Pig Listening in a Story Place spoke to it being “well-executed”, and “expertly done”, as well as appreciating its “whimsical” quality. More than a few recommended permanent placement near the library or a local playground where children and families gather.
Honorable mentions were Pendant Mandala by Kenneth Hall with glasswork by Kathleen Heidenreich, and Old Man of the Sea by Sandra Hays.
Be sure to visit the 2018 sculptures currently on display on Percival Landing now through summer of 2019; as well as the 2017 People’s Choice Award winner; Aqueous by Cyrra Robinson currently on display in front of City Hall. In the summer 2019 get ready to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award once again.
About the Percival Plinth Sculpture Project
The Percival Plinth Sculpture Project is an annual sculpture exhibition displayed on the City of Olympia’s Percival Landing. During the month of July community members and visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. The sculpture with the most votes is awarded the People’s Choice Sculpture Award and added to the City’s permanent art collection. Winning sculptures are displayed in front of city hall for one year before being placed at a permanent location.
For additional information visit: www.olympiawa.gov/plinth
