Keeper on Parade 'PRISM' | Envision Arts

Keeper on Parade 'PRISM'

A Collaboration between Envision and Cargill Protein

A unique project has brought together sighted, blind and visually impaired individuals with the creation of a new Keeper of the Parade statue for Cargill. This statue was made by more than 30 different people from our Child Development Center, Art Program, Adult Day Support Program and Heartspring. This collaborative effort not only symbolizes the Wichita community's diversity but also showcases the extraordinary talents of individuals with visual impairments. 

This statue, titled, 'PRISM', embodies a unique collection of glass cut to shape, arranged and artistically stylized to depict the elements of earth and the Kansas landscape. Resting in the palm of his hand is a glass, earth-shaped sphere with a prism inside, representing life. Through joint efforts, the goal is that this statue becomes a significant community landmark, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the community and the inclusive spirit of both Cargill and Envision.

'PRISM' is located outside Cargill headquarters in Wichita, KS at 825 E. Douglas Ave and is open to the public to view. 

The keeper of the plains statue outside Cargill.
The keeper of the plains statue inside the art gallery.

The Behind-the-Scenes Process

The Making of the Keeper on  Parade 'PRISM' by the Envision Arts Program and partners.

A young girl placing a jewel on a clipboard.

Two young children that attend our Child Development Center making one of the diamonds for the headdress of the Keeper on Parade in their weekly art class at Envision.

Sarah adding stained glass onto the Keeper.

Sarah Kephart, Senior Manager of Envision Arts, placing mosaic pieces on the side of the Keeper on Parade.

Tomiyo feeling the shape of one of the jewel designs.

Tomiyo Tajiri, Envision Arts participant, feeling the shape of the diamond before she starts placing jewels on it.

A PRIDE consumer smiling with their diamond design.

Hernan, Envision Adult Day Support Program participant, smiling as he holds up his finished diamond to add to the headdress of the Keeper on Parade.

Two young boys placing jewels on their designs.

Two young children that attend our Child Development Center making one of the diamonds for the headdress of the Keeper on Parade in their weekly art class at Envision.

Koji putting clay on the Keeper.

Koji Liby, Envision Arts Assistant, molding the diamonds of the headdress of the Keeper on Parade together.

Sarah and Eva smiling in front of the Keeper.

Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Senior Manager and Eva Cummings, Envision Arts Gallery Coordinator, smiling for a selfie after a full day's work decorating the backside of the Keeper on Parade. 

A PRIDE participant making a piece of their art.

A participant at our Adult Day Support Program doing a craft activity of the Keeper on Parade to hang on the wall at the Envision Arts Gallery.

Eva putting stained glass on the Keeper.

Eva Cummings, Envision Arts Gallery Coordinator, placing the stained glass pieces mimicking fire to the bottom of the Keeper on Parade.

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