HONORARY FIREFIGHTER

LC Shank's sculpture was designed for the town of Yountville, in recognition that this location was the sight of the original fire station in Yountville.  Influenced by his travels throughout the world, Shank believes that sculpture is simply an artful way of drawing upon life experience, and commenting on some aspects of the human condition that are universal and timeless.  Shank currently resides in Santa Fe, enjoying the convivial art scene, rich cultural traditions, and the natural beauty of the area which provides him with inspiration.

A poem about this sculpture:

For Honorary Firefighter:

An honorary firefighter

in green-tinged bronze 

stands amidst a burbling fountain

homage to the volunteers

who fought fires and protected lives

while risking their own.   

Here is where they gathered 

equipment & rushed 

to sites of inferno to subdue 

the roar of combustion

before returning home exhausted

reeking of smoke & sweat.

The honorary firefighter hastens

toward immortality. 

By Jim McDonald

YOUNTVILLE ART WALK
  1. FACES OF FREEDOM
  2. SERANADE II
  3. CIRCLE OF TRUST
  4. LOVE WINE TOO
  5. COMBUSTION
  6. LILIUM
  7. DROPSY
  8. SLICE OF LIFE
  9. THE CHEF
  10. YELLOW SPHERE
  11. TRIANGULATED SQUARES
  12. SARVANGA
  13. ROCK MUSHROOMS
  14. LAW LIBRARY
  15. SIDEWALK JUDGE
  16. THE TWO OF US
  17. SENTINEL
  18. CHAOS PAMPLONA
  19. ROCKY
  20. MOUNTAIN HEART
  21. SUNBURST
  22. WINDSWEPT
  23. Y.E.S. BOOK
  24. MUSE WITH ATTITUDE
  25. CUBES AND TUBES
  26. DANCING BUTTERFLIES
  27. HONORARY FIREFIGHTER
  28. CHRYSALIS
  29. RAVEN
  30. COMING SOON!
  31. SLINGSHOT
  32. THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD IS IN OUR HANDS
  33. NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM