On October 9th, 2022 a vision spearheaded by Arts R Alive in Webster City became a reality with the dedication of Spheres of Influence: A sculpture celebrating the legacy of a great man and the community he loved.
Arts R Alive in Webster City wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to local artist Tim Adams for his inspired work, and to all the individuals and business owners whose generous support made this endeavor possible.
Arts R Alive in Webster City wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to local artist Tim Adams for his inspired work, and to all the individuals and business owners whose generous support made this endeavor possible.
The sculpture tries to encapsulate what Kent Harfst meant as a friend, as a community member, and as a father, husband, and son. The piece is created with a curved sphere shape to represent the continuum or cycle of life which occurs before us and continues after us. Each sphere is formed by sections representing the spheres of influence of Kent's life—his work life influence, his home life influence, and his personal life influence. The center piece as it turns in the wind, reminds us of the perpetual movement of life. Life moves on and we are formed or influenced by forces occurring outside of us often unexpectedly. What do we leave behind when we are gone, and how will we be remembered are questions we ponder. We will not have the answers in our lifetime. The answer comes through the generations which follow us as they carry forward the values we lived. Likewise, Kent's impact during his time on the continuum of life will be remembered not only by this physical remembrance, but through his influence felt through his family, community, and friends. Artist and Friend, Tim Adams |
"This is what love looks like. The blue of Sunday’s sky blessing the afternoon in vibrant contrast to the trees of Brewer Creek Park that embrace the sculpture honoring the memory of Kent Harfst. Kent, we would rather have you. But to remember you, to trigger that recall of the great many things you left to this town when you left too, too soon, there is now a sculpture commissioned with love." —Jane Curtis The Daily Freeman Journal |