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Oct 28

[ARCHIVED] ICYMI: Art Installation Unveiled at The Edge

The original item was published from October 28, 2016 1:05 PM to October 28, 2016 1:13 PM

Yesterday, just as the sun was rising, community leaders and local entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a new art installation at The Edge parking garage.

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The series of seven large banners was created by local artist, Rachel Johnson and is titled Pursuing Innovation.

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The art is a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship in Fishers and features silhouettes of local entrepreneurs, including:

-          First Internet Bank CEO, David Becker

-          Executive Director of SPORTS, Lynda Carlino

-          Hamilton Southeastern High School teacher, Kelsey Habig

-          Rose-Hulman student & HSEHS grad, Cydney Ogan

-          Launch Fishers co-founder, John Wechsler

-          Emplify CEO, Santiago Jaramillo

The last banner in the series features the silhouettes of two children, representing future entrepreneurs.

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The installation is visible from the bridge over I-69 and serves as a vibrant welcome to Fishers’ Nickel Plate District.