Sacramento McKinley Village Art Walk
https://arts.cityofsacramento.org/Programs/Public-Art/McKinley-Village-Art/McKinley-Village-Art
The McKinley Village Art Walk celebrates Sacramento’s diverse, distinct, and acclaimed art community. This privately funded collaboration between the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and the McKinley Village development team features a journey of exploration consisting of sculptures, interactive art installations, and exhibitions that animate this urban village’s streets, parks, and common areas, while honoring Sacramento’s rich artistic past and present.
The Ring (2020)
Artist: Brenda Louie
Stainless steel and hand-made glass and ceramic tiles
Russ Solomon Park, 3111 McKinley Way, Sacramento
Photos courtesy of the artist
“Wearing a ring has many different meanings that can cross culture, history, religion, gender, and relationships. Wearing a ring can signify marriage, professional status, or just be an accessory. In China, a ring worn on the right pinky finger means the wearer is a good follower and understands the wishes and ideas of others. Wearing a ring on your thumb in some cultures means you are assertive and bold, but in another culture, it might be a symbol of inner conflict. In this case, The Ring is meant to be a visual signifier for universal love and peace.” — Brenda Louie
Brenda Louie is an artist and art faculty member at California State University, Sacramento. She has exhibited her work internationally, including with the Horton Art Gallery in 2020.