The 2009 sculpture by Sesiyám Ray Natraoro, Squamish Nation & Bansht Delmar Williams, Squamish and Lil’wat Nation, pays homage to the cultural exchange that took place during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The sculpture is part of Whistler's public art collection, established in 1996.
Source: whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/collection/olympic-lightning-figure

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August 17, 2023

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A carving made to welcome the athletes to the Olympic Games.
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