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Bigfoot
footprint
approved
in KRP
The Keizer City Council approved the
placement of a wood-carved Sasquatch in
Keizer Rapids Park Monday, June 7.
The approval of the project that started
with the Keizer Public Art Commission is
part of a greater effort to create spaces for
“Insta Art,” or artwork that attracts those
looking for selfies to post on social media.
Cost of the piece is approximately
$2,000. The Art Commission raises
money through private donations and
grants to fund its projects.
Councilors approved a site east of the
Keizer Rotary Amphitheater patio as the
location. A foundation will need to be
poured to secure the statue and it will
need annual preservation treatments.
The carving was created by James
Lukinich, a McNary High School gradu-
ate. Lukinich aslo carved the second story
pole in front of the Keizer Civic Center.
Lukinich left Oregon for Alaska shortly
after graduating and began working
LIFE
as an arborist. Almost immediately, he
began carving in his spare time.
“There was never a shortage of
chainsaws or trees,” Lukinich told the
Keizertimes before he started the story
pole in 2020. Lukinich and his wife turned
the hobby into his full-time job about five
years ago.
A second Insta Art project was up
for consideration at the Keizer Parks
Advisory Board Tuesday, June 8. Keizerite
Bella Biondi would like to paint a mural
on the side of the new(ish) restrooms
inside Keizer Rapids Park.
The mural would feature three sets of
wings for visitors to stand in front of for
photos. She asked the parks board for a
$200 matching grant to help cover the
cost of materials.
Keizerite Ron Christopher with a carved
Sasquatch destined for Keizer Rapids Park.
Submitted photo
Photo honors
awarded at
Keizer Art Assoc.
The Keizer Art Association recently announced
the winners of its virtual Photography Show.
Janice Christman took first place for Wheels;
Blown in the Wind by Karen Aiello placed second;
and Burrowing Owl by Michelle McAdams won third
place.
Leaves, Limbs, and Lichen won Best of Show hon-
ors and Whidbey Woods by Karen Saleen earned the
Juror’s Merit Award.
All the show entries are available for viewing at
keizerarts.org.
The association’s July Show will be the Celebrate
America Virtual Show, featuring images and work
inspired by the beauty of the United States. Art
in any medium is welcome. Art will be accepted
through June 30. More information on how to enter
and associated fees are available at the website.
Janice Christman took first place for Wheels in the annual photography show put on by the Keizer Art Association. All entries
and the award winners can be viewed at keizerarts.org. Submitted photo