The city, the East Providence Arts Council and the Waterfront Commission last weekend unveiled a new piece taking up residence on the Waterfront Gateway Sculpture Garden at Watchemoket Square in the Warren Avenue basin, “The Feathers Three” by artist Kirk Seese. Seese’s piece is an example of a triple cluster or “Pluma Sculptura.”

“With its vertical nature and colorful palette, the Feathers Three represents upward momentum, a reaching towards something better, an inspiration for the eyes,” Seese said of his work. “They don't ask the viewer for anything other than to enjoy them for what they are.

“There's no hidden meaning or political statement, just beauty and I am absolutely thrilled to have artwork on display in the gorgeous state of Rhode Island.”

The city is leasing the sculpture for two years with an option to extend the lease or purchase outright at the end of the term. The $5,000 leasing fee is covered by the Public Art line item in the FY2020 Capital Budget. 

Seese was one of nine applicants who responded to the city's RFQ for public art released in October 2021. A selection panel consisting of East Providence artists, fabricators, and Watchemoket Square stakeholders, reviewed applications and selected “The Feathers Three” as their top choice.

— East Providence Post and eastbayri.com staff photographer Rich Dionne shot the accompanying gallery of photos.