{"id":109571,"date":"2026-04-05T06:53:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T10:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=109571"},"modified":"2026-04-05T06:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T10:53:02","slug":"selection-announced-for-north-avenue-art-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/04\/05\/selection-announced-for-north-avenue-art-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[By JoAnn R. Walter]<\/p>\n<p>At the Village of Owego Board of Trustees meeting on March 16, the Mayor and Board unanimously voted for the \u201cForged by the Water\u201d design for the NYS DRI North Avenue Permanent Public Art Installation. \u201cForged by the Water\u201d was one of four finalists considered.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cForged by the Water\u201d design is by Sam Castner of Ironvine Studios, LLC, and Paulina Garces Reid of Garces Design, LLC. The permanent outdoor art installation will be located in a high-traffic area along the street side of what many refer to as \u201cThe Pit.\u201d It will serve as a visual focal point designed to engage the public, celebrate Owego&#8217;s history and culture, and contribute to the aesthetic of the downtown district.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109572\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064651\/Art1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109572\" class=\"wp-image-109572 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064651\/Art1.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"889\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064651\/Art1.jpeg 889w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064651\/Art1-300x101.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064651\/Art1-768x259.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is &#8220;Forged by the Water,&#8221; a five-part sculptural installation spanning approximately 100 feet, which presents a walkable timeline of Owego&#8217;s evolution. &#8220;Forged by the Water&#8221; was selected for the North Avenue Permanent Public Art Installation. Artists are Paulina Garces Reid of Garces Design, LLC, and Sam Castner of Ironvine Studios, LLC. A model is available for viewing at the Village offices. Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sam Castner is a visionary artist and fabricator with over 30 years of experience in metalwork, large-scale public art, and craftsmanship. His work ranges from sculptures to architectural installations.<\/p>\n<p>Paulina Garces Reid is a project manager, graphic designer, and artist who has lived and worked in the Finger Lakes region for over 20 years. Her business is a Certified Women and Minority-Owned Business (WMBE).<\/p>\n<p>Both artists have been involved in multiple projects around the Finger Lakes region and specialize in community-engaged public art that blends aesthetic innovation with regional history.<\/p>\n<p>In an earlier committee video meeting, Castner pointed out his work at Fox Run Vineyards in Penn Yan, N.Y., where he said thousands of visitors take photos by the gate entrance he designed and installed. For Castner\u2019s and Reid\u2019s Owego project, they foresee visitors making a special stop on North Avenue to see \u201cForged by the Water.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As described by the artists, \u201cForged by the Water\u201d is a five-part sculptural installation spanning approximately 100 feet and presenting a walkable timeline of Owego\u2019s evolution. Five interconnected chapters are shaped by one enduring force: the Susquehanna River.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109573\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064702\/Art2.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109573\" class=\"wp-image-109573 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064702\/Art2.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"350\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064702\/Art2.jpeg 350w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064702\/Art2-274x300.jpeg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is the Indigenous Foundations: Where the Valley Widens, one of five sculptures that make up &#8220;Forged by the Water.&#8221; Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The installation begins with its first piece, \u201cIndigenous Foundations: Where the Valley Widens,\u201d acknowledging the Indigenous peoples who first lived along the river. A feather represents their presence, and organic forms and grounded circular motifs reference cycles, continuity, and stewardship.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109574\" style=\"width: 541px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064713\/Art3.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109574\" class=\"wp-image-109574 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064713\/Art3.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"531\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064713\/Art3.jpeg 531w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064713\/Art3-276x300.jpeg 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is Industrial Emergence: Power in Motion, one of five sculptures that make up &#8220;Forged by the Water.&#8221; Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The second piece, \u201cIndustrial Emergence: Power in Motion,\u201d reflects Owego\u2019s economic expansion and regional industrial growth while highlighting canal systems, trade routes, and transportation networks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109575\" style=\"width: 537px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064724\/Art4.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109575\" class=\"wp-image-109575 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064724\/Art4.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"527\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064724\/Art4.jpeg 527w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064724\/Art4-274x300.jpeg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is historic architecture: bridge, canal, and river power, one of five sculptures that make up &#8220;Forged by the Water.&#8221; Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The third piece, \u201cHistoric Architecture: Bridge, Canal, and River Power,\u201d references Owego\u2019s historic bridge and canal and how the river shaped the town\u2019s physical footprint and powered development.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109576\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064736\/Art5.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109576\" class=\"wp-image-109576 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064736\/Art5.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"512\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064736\/Art5.jpeg 512w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064736\/Art5-272x300.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is Community and Celebration: The Strawberry Festival, one of five sculptures that make up &#8220;Forged by the Water.&#8221; Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The fourth piece, \u201cCommunity and Celebration: The Strawberry Festival,\u201d celebrates Owego\u2019s strong sense of community. Water, the artists conveyed, not only sustains industry and infrastructure but also community life and tradition.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109577\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064747\/Art6.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109577\" class=\"wp-image-109577 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064747\/Art6.jpeg\" alt=\"Selection Announced for North Avenue Art Installation\" width=\"515\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064747\/Art6.jpeg 515w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/05064747\/Art6-269x300.jpeg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-109577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is &#8220;Innovation and the Future: Lift and Trajectory,&#8221; one of five sculptures that make up &#8220;Forged by the Water.&#8221; Photo provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The fifth and final piece, \u201cInnovation and the Future: Lift and Trajectory,\u201d looks forward to Owego\u2019s role in advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. Just as water once powered mills and canal traffic, today it symbolizes continuous movement into new technological frontiers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mayor Mike Baratta commented on the final selection, stating, \u201cAll of the submissions were very good, so the choice was tough.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Baratta continued, \u201cWe felt \u2018Forged by the Water\u2019 best met the goals; it will block the view of the pit without completely obstructing it. If in the future the pit is developed, the pieces can be moved easily,\u201d and added, \u201cThey are a good height and size to view while driving by. They will also use natural sunlight to illuminate at sundown and require very little site work [referring to upkeep, and no utilities].\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Construction is targeted for on or about May 1 with an anticipated completion by the end of August. The total project budget is $200,000, as presented in the Phase II submission for the project and also in previous remarks by the mayor. A model of \u201cForged by the Water\u201d is available for viewing at the Village of Owego offices.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the artists, visit their websites:<a href=\"http:\/\/samcastner.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> samcastner.org<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/garcesdesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garcesdesign.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For additional updates, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y5yvx2n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y5yvx2n<\/a>e.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[By JoAnn R. 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