The Wallace Drinking Fountains, Pans
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October 17,2011 Council Meeting Additional Information Unfinished Business - Item 7.2 The Wallace Drinking Fountains, pans Wallace fountains are public drinking fountains that appear in the form of cast-iron sculptures scattered throughout the city of Paris, France, mainly along the most-frequented sidewalks. They are named after the Englishman Richard Wallace, who financed their construction. A great aesthetic success, they are recognized worldwide as one of the symbols of Paris. Why fountains? As a result of the siege of Paris, many aqueducts were destroyed, and the price of water went up considerably. Because of this, most of the poor had to pay for water. The temptation to take to liquor was strong among the lower classes, and it was considered a moral duty to keep them from falling into alcoholism. The poor are not the only beneficiaries of these installations. Even if the aim of ^zlsx^m_Emmmiamm=aa_ 1 the fountains was to allow people of modest means to have access to drinking water, they are not the only ones who use them. Not only did the fountains accomplish Wallace's philosophy of lending a hand to those in need, but they also served to beautify Paris. Conception Richard Wallace designed the fountains himself and intended them to be beautiful as well as useful. The fountains had to meet several strict guidelines: • Height: They had to be tall enough to be seen from afar but not so tall as to destroy the harmony of the surrounding landscape. • Form: Both practical to use and pleasing to the eye. • Price: Affordable enough to allow the installation of dozens. • Materials: Resistant to the elements, easy to shape, and simple to maintain. Most of the fountains still present in the city still work, and distribute perfectly potable water. They are the rare points of free water in the city to the great relief of the homeless for whom they are a life-source. The fountains work from 15 March to 15 November (the risk of freezing during the months of winter would imperil the internal plumbing), are regularly maintained, and repainted every two years. Locations Paris- 67 large, 9 small and two wall fountains France- other cities- Nantes, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand. St. Denis, Toulon, Pau Countries- Switzerland, Mozambique, South Africa, Canada (3), Jordan, Brazil, England, Ireland, Grenada in the West Indies, USA (New Orleans), Spain (Barcelona) and Portugal (Lisbon) and Macau (2) in China Our Fountain Could be offered for sale to Alert Bay (where Rande Cook is a hereditary chief), Campbell River, Victoria, Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, Stanley Park. There is also a collector of Rande's work in Switzerland who would likely purchase one. The money from the sale of the fountains could support the work of the Totem Committee or be returned to the Public Art Account. Funding $25,000 Public Art Fund $15,000 Legacy Fund $ 15,000 2012 Centennial Budget Leaving $10,000 to fundraise. There is $27,000 in the Public Art Fund at the moment. $10,000 has been promised to the E./J. Hughes statue project but this project is a very long way from completion. They are looking for $90,000 and only have fundraised $25,000. Nothing has been done for over a year, although now they are applying to Arts Foundations on the mainland. I suggest we can wait until the developers top up the public art fund again for EJ Hughes. If that is not deemed wise, the money looks like this: $17,000 Public Art Fund $15,000 Legacy Fund $ 15,000 2012 Centennial Budget Leaving $18,000 to fundraise. I propose to approach sponsors such as DrillWell, BC Aquifer, Caledonian Water Systems and BlueGold. In return for substantial funding, they would have their names on a plaque next to the fountain. Drillwell has already agreed, I just have to bring him the information we are gathering for a presentation package. We could also host a fundraiser CENTENNIAL TOTEM DRINKING FOUNTAIN 2012 Duncan B.C. Peter Lewis Artist - Concept Design, Project Management, General Contractor, Quality Control, Materials Acquisition, City Liaison from March 2012 to inception October 2012 15.000 Randi Cook - Master carver $2500 per foot x 7 feet 17,500 Materials supply delivery and installation 2,500 Richard Gibson - Master craftsman supply material, custom fibre glassing gel coating Mould forming and foundry work 20,000 Lauren Holman - Master Plumber- research and development, hydrology design, all parts and installation plus material sourcing 10,000 TOTAL 565,000 The chance that we would ever get 4 such world class artists and artisans together to work on a project such as this is unprecedented. They are all very excited about this project. Rande Cook (Kwakwaka'wakw) Rande Cook was born May 26, 1977, in Alert Bay, a small fishing village rich in culture and traditional values, located on Cormorant Island, along the north eastern coast of Vancouver Island. He was raised by his grandparents Gus and Florence Matilpi, and takes the Sun, Kolus and Sisiutul as his predominant family crest symbols. While growing up, he and his grandfather observed and discussed the traditional art forms of his Kwakwaka'wakw. and he was especially drawn to the ceremonial masks and art of the potlatch. In 1991, Cook moved to Victoria to attend high school. Throughout this time, his passion for the arts grew stronger, as did his talent. He worked at perfecting both Aboriginal and Western forms of art. Consistently drawn to the strong classical form of Northwest Coast art, he studied the styles and form-lines of the different nations, focusing primarily on the northern tribes of Vancouver Island. Cook apprenticed with master carver John Livingston, husband of his aunt Maxine Matilpi. Livingston took him under his wing and helped open opportunities for him in the world of woodcarving. Cook has recently become skilled at jewellery making, influenced by the work of his cousin Patrick Seaweed and his brother William Cook Jr., who are both jewellers. His own unique pieces, deeply carved and with cutout forms, maintain the traditional motifs of his heritage. Cook resides with his family in Victoria, where he is inspired by new ideas and new acquaintances. He continues to strive for diversity and originality, and his imaginative pieces push the envelope of traditional Northwest Coast art. 2011, Alcheringa Gallery; Continued Explorations of the Form line. Solo Exhibition 2011, The Legacy Gallery; Convergence/ Divergence 2010, Alcheringa Gallery; Innovative visions of the For line 2010. Alcheringa Gallery, Giving Traditions 2010, Studuied Repousse and Chasing in Italy 2010, Studied in New York Repousse and Chasing 2009, First Peoples House at LIVIC; Two Installations 2009, Steinbrueck Gallery 2008, Alcheringa Gallery; Inspired Reflections 2007, Alcheringa Gallery; Gathered Treasures 2007, Studied Under Robert Davidson 2007, Douglas Reynolds Gallery Art Show 2007, Arctic Raven Gallery, Solo Exhibition 2006, National Museum of the American Indian Opening/ Exhibit 2006, Douglas Reynolds Gallery Art Show 2005, Studied Traditional Box Bending with Richard Sumners/ Bruce Alfred 2004, Canada Council Art Bank in Washington D.C. 2004, Alcheringa Gallery; Story Tellers 2003, Washington Museum 2002, Alcheringa Gallery; Tribal Miniatures X 2001, New Zealand Art Exchange 2000/ 2006, Apprenticed under Master carver John Livingston 1997/ 2000, Apprenticed under Paddy Seweed www.randecook.com Richard Gibson RICHARD GIBSON #3 6304 Lane rd, Duncan, B. C. V9L4E3 (250)732-1874 rgibsonart(a),vahoo.ca Objective: Make a mould and cast a totem pole for the City of Duncan. Relevant Qualifications: • 1971-75: Worked for the Provincial Museum of Alberta as head sculptor creating life-sized figures and casting them into fiberglass. • 1985-87: Working for the Royal Museum in Victoria as a sculptor putting together the Open Ocean display using casting methods to bring various marine animals to life. • 1989: Modeled and casted a large, seashell shaped, custom bathtub and walk in shower room. • Numerous art pieces constructed over a lifetime perfecting sculpting, carving, and casting techniques.Three monuments for the RCMP Centennial Col McCloud, Jerry Potts and Chief Crowfoot in fort McCloud Lauren Holman Lauren Holman of L.C. Holman Plumbing Services and Blue Gold Water Systems from Duncan on Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada, has been in the Plumbing, Pump, Water Treatment and Water Testing Business for over 40 years. He is a fully Government Certified Installer with full liability insurance. Lauren with his staff are dedicated to promoting the highest principles of honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and professionalism in the pump and water quality improvement industry. He is equally dedicated to preserving the consuming public right to quality water. www.bluegoldwatersystems.com Peter Lewis Peter Lewis was born in the small town of Maesteg, South Wales in 1949. He attended Newport College of Art and Design during 1968-69 and exhibited at the National Museum of Wales in 1969 featuring a large 2O'x16' painting. From 1969 through 1972, Peter received a diploma in Art and Design from St. Martin's School of Art, London, England. During this period, summer was spent studying and preparing canvases with Salvador Dali at Cadaques, Spain. In 1974, Peter moved to Edmonton, Alberta Canada, with his wife and small son. After having numerous one man exhibitions, in 1978, he decided to take his creative expression to the landscape. Canada embraced his vision and the Great Divide Waterfall unfolded. Completed in 1980 for the 75th anniversary of the province of Alberta. This man-made waterfall is 159 feet high by 460 feet long, and stands eight feet higher than Niagra Falls. He personally raised all the funds, convincing three levels of government and had seven unions build it all free of charge.