Artist: Jim Weitzel (Forest City, NC)
Underwriters: Frank & Maria Holmes, in memory of their son Yancey M. Holmes
“I refer to my benches as functional sculpture,” says Artist Jim Weitzel, “From a technical standpoint my work is produced with the intention of lasting for decade after decade.”
With its wings that soar into the sky, “Angel Wings” carries a special message in a heart-shaped poem attached to its back written by underwriter Maria Holmes.
“Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part,
To help us feel with them still, and
Span the years of our lives,
Preserving ties that bind, and
Bring us peace of mind.”