Artwork chosen for Burlington’s new Skyway Community Centre

The artwork to be displayed outside Burlington’s new Skyway Community Centre has officially been chosen.

The city has selected Xiaojing Yan’s proposal called ‘Ephemeral Reverie’ which is made of multi-coloured statues of recycled concrete.

The structure represents melting icebergs and is meant to ignite discussions on our planet’s environmental challenges.

“Guiding souls towards the Skyway Community Centre, this artwork stands tall, acting as a beacon to help guide visitors toward the main entrance. Furthermore, it acts as a testament to the community’s commitment to sustainability and innovation,” Yan said.

“Its vivid design complements the centre’s fresh architecture, serving as both a reminder of our bond with nature and our duty to protect it.”

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Three artists were selected by a citizen jury and asked to create a preliminary design proposal for this project.

These designs were then displayed for public feedback and the city says over 500 residents submitted comments to help inform the jury’s final selection.

The art installation will be built at the centre’s main entrance this fall and will serve as a continual reminder of our duty to protect nature.

Manager of Arts and Culture Angela Paparizo said the city is excited to have ‘Ephemeral Reverie’ become a welcoming beacon for the new Skyway Community Centre when it opens later this year

“Thank you to our Citizen Jury and everyone who shared their thoughts on the three final designs last fall. Your feedback helped the Citizen Jury select this piece that will welcome visitors to the new Skyway Community Centre,” Paparizo said.

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The new centre will replace the old Skyway Arena which is currently located near Lakeshore Road between Appleby Line and Burloak Drive.

Another of Yan’s pieces was recently on display at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

Her work called ‘Spirit Cloud’ was part of the gallery’s ‘Wonder’ exhibit. It was made of pearls and filament, and seemed to change as you moved around it.