These 16 sculptures were installed in the upper library lobby at the newCorvallis High School building in Corvallis, Oregon (where Steve Gardnergraduated from high school). Four of the sculptures depict heroic figureswho represent some of the learning, growth, and exploration that occursduring this period of life. Twelve are smaller relief tiles with incisedquotes and images set within them. Their background design alternatesbetween organic and geometric design, as well as cool and warm colors.

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There was a strong effort made during this project to include student inputinto the final sculptures. Part of that process entailed asking students tocontribute some of their favorite quotations that they would like to see intheir school.

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