ArtistWilfredo Valladares
DC8 Totem Poles, Totem 7
Date2010
MediumWood, corten steel, and photographs on acrylic panels
Dimensions11 ft. (335.3 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Commissioned Project
Object numberDCCAH2010.073
ClassificationsSculpture
Locations
- Metropolitan Branch Trail (Near: 680 Rhode Island Ave, NE)
DescriptionDC8 Totem Poles will consist of 8 abstract totem poles symbolic of the 8 wards in DC. Each pole recounts crucial historical and cultural elements within the wards and include actual testimonies from DC residents. This totem is inspired by the rich traditions of DC neighborhoods rooted in their history. The exaggerated height of the ladder suggests the continuation of growth and the future in communities around the city.
