Inverness in the Highlands and Inverness in Florida strengthen ‘bond of friendship’ with sculpture aided by Lecanto School of the Arts
A sculpture taking some of its inspiration from the Loch Ness Monster has been given to the Highland capital from representatives of its namesake ‘sister city’ in Florida.
American art students designed the piece which is currently at Inverness Town House while Highland Council officials decide a “suitable permanent location”.
The council’s Inverness leader Ian Brown: “It demonstrates the ‘Sister City’ relationship between the two cities which signifies a bond of friendship between the two cities.”
At a meeting of The City of Inverness Florida Government, the City Council commended artist Paul Saviskas and student ambassadors from the Lecanto School of the Arts who designed the ‘Sister Cities - Lakes to Lochs’ sculpture.
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The City Council said: “These dedicated artists shared their time and talent during and after class time for over two years working on the sculpture. The design incorporates cultural and geographic similarities, symbols of flora and fauna that both cities take pride in, from the blue water lakes of Inverness, Florida to the legendary Loch Ness Monster of Loch Ness in Inverness, Scotland.
“The plants springing up from the earth, the ring of water surrounding both communities, and the crosses representing the flags of each country and State, linked together to symbolise friendship and community spirit. The city of Inverness extends its gratitude for their remarkable commitment and support.”
