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The Statesville Community Appearance Commission announced that the installation of a new sculpture, “Wishes,” by nationally recognized artist Adam Walls has been completed.

Located on Hartness Road near the intersection of North Center Street, the sculpture adds a touch of whimsy and imagination to a highly visible gateway into the city.

Walls shared the inspiration behind the piece: “Wishes is titled and designed after the dandelion seeds that my sons enjoy blowing into the air. They make wishes when they blow them, and so, that’s what we call them now … wishes,” he said.

Walls earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Limestone College and a Master of Fine Arts from Winthrop University. He has been an art professor at UNC-Pembroke for 17 years and is an active member of both the College Art Association and TriState Sculptors. His large-scale sculptures are featured in public spaces throughout the United States, inviting interaction and reflection.

“Wishes” is part of the City of Statesville’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public spaces through art and creative expression. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to visit the sculpture, take a moment to reflect, and maybe even make a wish of their own.

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For more information on the City of Statesville Community Appearance Commission, visit www.statesvillenc.net/statesville-community-appearance-commission.