Garden Design
Artists
Garden Design
- Commemorative Engraving - The central focus of the memorial is a dry streambed containing smooth river stones engraved with the names of victims of homicide. Each stone will be similar in size but unique much like the victims they represent.
- Tragic Density - The streambed begins with a huge circular black granite stone called "Tragic Density," which symbolizes the enormous weight of sadness and grief.
- Ibis Ascending -The streambed moves through the Garden and culminates with a trickle of water into a pool out of which rises "Ibis Ascending," a skyward sculpture representing hope.
The Garden
- Is located at the seat of the Commonwealth's government
- Is approximately 7000 square feet
- Includes a community gathering space
- Includes seat walls throughout the garden
- Includes a Recognition Wall that will honor donors
- Includes yew trees, birch trees & native ground cover
- Includes a handicap accessible path
Construction was completed in the summer of 2004 >>
Photos of the Garden >>
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