Phoenix Rising
Firefighters provide an essential service with great courage and bravery, selflessness and fortitude. As a metaphor for the spirit of the firefighter, and those who have survived the impact of fire in their lives, a stylized “phoenix rising” in front of a disc representing the sun was integrated as a complementary visual element to the tree. The mythical phoenix has both historical and multi-cultural significance around the world as the “bird of fire” which rises from it’s own ashes. It is recognized as a symbol of great strength, hope and new beginnings... surviving adversity through re-emergence.
Artists: Krista and David Kilvert
Completed: Summer 2012
Location: Firehall 8 at Blueridge & Bluejay, interior stairwell 2nd level

Kariton House Window Screen
Window: Heron & Raven: Quiet Guardians. From the inside of Kariton House, the protective metal window grille superimposes a view of lakeside plants and waterfowl, improving the view rather than diminishing it with a typical window bar system.
Artists: Sherry and Frank Dunn
Summer 2004

Kariton House Door
Public art found outside Kariton Gallery, both ornamental and a security measure. Artist blacksmith, Tim Dyck is passionate about hand-forged custom iron work. He uses a forge to heat iron and when it gets hot, it becomes soft and can be easily shaped. It moves in the same way as clay. Tim uses a hammer and anvil to make one-of-a-kind pieces.
Artist: Tim Dyck
installed in October 2007; unveiled in January 2008

Mosiac
Artists: Chief Dan George Middle School Students
Year n/a
Location: n/a

Tree of Life
The enduring ‘tree of life’ was selected as a visual metaphor underscoring the stature and significance of the Fire Hall within the community. As with old growth forests that command respect, protect and preserve all that lives within its boundaries, the Fire Hall provides an invaluable service to its community through safety, protection and peace of mind. The application of a traditional East Indian paisley stencil design onto the tree trunk emphasizes the integration and vitality of the Indo-Canadian community within the City of Abbotsford and the immediate community served by Fire Hall No. 8
Artists: Krista and David Kilvert
Completed: Summer 2012
Location: Firehall 8 at Blueridge & Bluejay