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“Arise” by Andy Light stands at the Outdoor Museum of Art at Chattanooga State. The sculpture has been selected as the first piece of public art for Hixson. Photo by Katie Ward
More than 20,000 votes were cast by the community to select “Arise” by Andy Light to be the first sculpture installed in Hixson.
“The selection of ‘Arise’ demonstrates that pubic art does initiate a response from citizens, and the Friends of Hixson are excited to work with future groups and locations on such worthwhile public art projects,” said Friends of Hixson president Marv Martin while announcing the results to the Hixson Chamber Council Oct. 21. “‘Arise’ will be installed at the Access Road and Hixson Pike intersection within the next 30 days, or at least by Christmas,”
Martin said that the large number of votes show that the community was widely involved.
“We’re extremely pleased with the response we received from voters, both online and in paper ballots,” said Martin.
Artist Andy Light is a resident of Lexington, Ky., and is studio assistant, fabricator and welder at John Henry Sculptor, Inc. in Chattanooga. “Arise” was previously exhibited in the Sculpture on Campus Program at the University of Kentucky.
Art in the Neighborhood is a partnership between the Lyndhurst Foundation and Public Art Chattanooga, which allows City Council districts to obtain art for long-term public display or for purchase. The program encourages public decision making.
“I am very pleased that this particular piece of art was selected to represent Hixson,” said District 3 Councilwoman Pam Ladd. “However, I’m even more thrilled that over 20,000 votes were cast in the selection process. This truly underscores the fact that people care about public art and want to be involved.”
According to Public Art Chattanooga Board Chairwoman Lillie Wills, the process for selecting public art is a meaningful way for communities to work together and a vehicle to promote economic development. She said it adds to the quality of life for the Hixson community.
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