Vancouver to dedicate new sculpture honoring local history
April 1, 2025
Media advisory
What
The City of Vancouver is hosting a public dedication of “Revealed,” a new sculpture by artist Randy Walker, commissioned to honor the legacy of the Hidden Brick Company.“Revealed” is a dynamic artwork that invites visitors to engage with the history of Clark County through steel bricks etched with words that uncover the region’s past. During the dedication ceremony, the Vancouver NAACP will add the first new word to the sculpture, symbolizing the ongoing evolution of the community’s story.
Who
Speakers include Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle; Vancouver City Councilmember Sarah Fox; Clark County Historical Museum Executive Director, Bradley Richardson; Vancouver NAACP President Larry Nelson.
When
Friday, April 4, at 3 p.m.
Where
Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, Wash.
Why
The sculpture is inspired by the Hidden Brick Company, which produced bricks for historic buildings throughout the West Coast, including iconic Vancouver buildings like the Carnegie Library (now Clark County Historical Museum), St. James Cathedral and Providence Academy Walker’s concept highlights the idea that history is continually revealed from changing perspectives, with the sculpture’s design echoing the museum’s mission to inspire exploration of Clark County’s past, present and future.
Artist
Randy Walker is an artist known for his thought-provoking public art installations that engage with history and the community. His work is inspired by the notion that history is not static but is continuously shaped and revealed through new perspectives.
Media contact: Melody Burton, Senior Communications Specialist, melody.burton@cityofvancouver.us, 360-869-8746