Tree Sculpture Tour: "Pelican Sitting on Piling"

Location:
1618 Church
Galveston, TX

Contact:
cahillali@cityofgalveston.org

Description:
This sculpture located at 1618 Church is entitled "Pelican Sitting on Piling," by artist Dayle Lewis.On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and waves immediately uprooted many trees, but ultimately the salty storm waters led to the demise of the thousands of others. Ike forced Galveston to say a sad goodbye to so much of its beautiful tree canopy.Months later sculpture artists have breathed second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Whimsical sculptures have replaced the majestic oaks that once lined many neighborhood streets and shaded homes. Tucked into gardens and nestled in side yards the sculptures are there for the public to enjoy.