Sculpture Will Honor Chattanooga Shooting Victims

Chattanooga (WDEF) – The scultpure fields organization has commissioned a work of art to honor the victims of the Chattanooga shooting.

Internationally known sculptor Peter Lundberg will create the work.

“For the people of Chattanooga who have recently lost loved ones, it is impossible for me to express my sadness. No words or sculpture can replace what you have lost,” said Lundberg. “My sculptures are inspired by nature and express rudimentary elements of life, nature, science, spirituality and passion. I hope the families of the fallen and the entire community see this sculpture not as a memorial, but as a tribute – a celebration of their lives.”

The project will begin on August 9th and should be raised in place a month later.

The public is encouraged to view the progress at the Sculpture Field at Polk Street at Montague Park.

“Peter’s sculpture will serve as a unique focal point for this sculpture park and an everlasting tribute to the fine members of the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy,” said William J. Overend, Captain, United States Navy (Ret.) and Sculpture Fields board member.

“Peter Lundberg is a unique sculptor in how he works and in the materials he works with,” said John Henry, internationally renowned sculptor and founder of the Sculpture Fields. “He is equally a unique human being who has shown a great capacity to give to communities, both nationally and internationally. His work throughout the world is respected by fellow artists and loved by all who come in contact and interact.”

The park will be open free to the public beginning weekends in November. Grand opening is scheduled for spring 2016. For images of all works currently in the park, visit sculpturefields.org.

Peter Lundberg creations