The Wanderer

"Its wanderings are more extensive ... and remarkable for a bird whose nature is fitted to endure the utmost rigor of climate." -Elliott Coues 1874

Photo credit: Mike Seat

Due to the lack of lemmings in the arctic tundra, an irruption of Snowy Owls is happening across the country, forcing this mighty winged wanderer to venture south beyond its normal range. The same pioneering spirit led Amelia Earhart to fly solo across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and to fly coast to coast. Our sculpture is dedicated to her daring spirit. A Kansas City native, American author and aviation pioneer, she once said “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”

The Wanderer, 2019 saplings, recycled and re-purposed mixed media

Update: Stephanie Alger covered this story in the July/August issue of KC Studio Magazine, "Snowy Owl Sculpture Lands on Ward Parkway," and Alice Thorson mentioned The Wanderer in the Editor's Letter for the July/August issue of KC Studio Magazine.