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Board told Sacred Fire sculpture will be reshaped after fire damage; photos and inspection expected
Summary
At the April 17 meeting the Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board heard that the Sacred Fire sculpture damaged in the Easton Eaton Canyon fire will be reshaped to remove burn traces; the artist will send progress photos and the board wants a technical inspection to confirm structural integrity.
The Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board received an update April 17 on repairs to the Sacred Fire sculpture, which was damaged in the Easton Eaton Canyon fire.
During the meeting a presenter reported receiving an April 3 email from the artist indicating he had been delayed in returning to his studio but expected to resume work soon and to make repairs that remove visible burn traces. The presenter said the artist planned to reshape the top of the sculpture and to reuse the original stone where possible; the artist will send photographs as the work progresses.
Board members emphasized that the sculpture should be returned to a condition with no visible fire damage and that a technically qualified inspection will be required to assess any internal or structural harm. The board member who spoke with a director reported that department leadership agreed the piece "needs to be made whole." The presenter said staff will review the photos and confirm they are satisfied with the repairs; if concerns remain the board expects a qualified specialist to inspect the repaired work.
No formal action or vote was taken; the item was presented as an update and the board requested ongoing documentation and technical verification as repairs proceed.
