This sculpture isn’t just art- it’s a story about Carson City told in metal!
Click to watch a short video interviewing the artists Karen Yank and her inspiration for creating the Sense of Place Sculpture for Carson City.
The round shape brings the sky and earth together, like the horizon stretching over the valley. Right in the center stands a Fremont cottonwood, a tree that’s been offering shade to people and wildlife here for generations.
Look down at the base—those rugged mountain peaks represent the Sierra Nevada, the mountains that frame Carson City. Tucked among them, you’ll spot the Capitol building, a symbol of Nevada’s heart right here in its capital city.
See the eagle soaring above the mountains? It’s not just a bird—it’s a nod to Eagle Valley, the land Carson City calls home. And along the edges, those patterns honor the Washoe people, who have lived here long before the city had a name.
Take a step back, take it all in—this sculpture is a piece of Carson City’s past, present, and future, captured in steel.
This sculpture came to life thanks to the leadership of Mayor Lori Bagwell and the Carson City Board of Supervisors—Stacey Giomi, Maurice “Mo” White, Curtis Horton, and Lisa Schuette—along with support from Visit Carson City and their dedicated Arts & Culture funding.
