Be on the Watch: Sputnik Sightings!

Southeast Polk has a great opportunity to partner with Des Moines Bravo and their "Every Day, Everywhere Art" initiative.  A sculpture entitled "Sputnik Returned 2" by artist Brandon Vickerd will be on display at Southeast Polk Jr. High School on Tuesday, April 24th.  This artwork will be onsite for 24 hours.  The sculpture will also be at neighboring metro areas for a day including East Village, Valley Junction, and the Drake Relays.

Below is a picture of the art and additional information on the artist:

http://brandonvickerd.com/

Brandon Vickerd is a Canadian based sculptor and Professor of Visual Arts at York University. He received his BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1999) and his MFA from the University of Victoria (2001).

Purposely diverse, his studio work straddles the line between high and low culture, acting as a catalyst for critical thought, questioning a modernist future predicated on boundless scientific advancement. Whether through craftsmanship, the creation of spectacle, or humor, his work provokes the viewer to reexamine the idea of progress ingrained in Western world views.

If you have an opportunity to view this sculpture, you are encouraged to post to social media with the following hashtags:

#bravodsm #everywhereart #sepolk