Hazel belonged to many organizations that helped people and had roots to the agricultural industry. Hazel ran for the Alberta legislature in 1965. Hazel died in 1989.
This sculpture certainly shows her determination to bring about changes that would benefit all people. And all people included women and all people would be equal.
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| A very powerful lady who could get things done. |
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| I can't find out what the female sculpture in her hands means. |
sounds like a strong woman. she makes an imposing figure. good for her!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think they really caught what this lady was all about.
DeleteMaybe an award, look to see if there is an award ever given in her honor.
ReplyDeleteI will have to check on this one. It's got me curious.
DeleteIt does look a little odd does the doll. These are money really well spent.
ReplyDeleteThese were all done by fundraising. the city finds a place to put them and then does maintenance when needed .
DeleteI'm flabbergasted by the amount of civic pride your town must have had to erect these statues to celebrate its citizens. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAll the ghost figures were done by fund raising. the city gave a place to put them and will look after them.
DeleteShe reminds me of Bessie Braddock.
ReplyDeleteYes, and there are a few others . the artist really caught her determination.
DeleteI always want to thank those that have made the sacrifice to lead and give us our due. And I agree with Stephen that erecting statues for generations to come is very wise.
ReplyDeleteThey had the guts to get out there and change things rather than just going along with the flow.
DeleteWhat a fine sculpture. How many more Ghosts do you have in your little town? I hope they never stop! :-)
ReplyDeleteUp to now there are ten. they will continue and there are probably a couple in various stages now. the fund raise to get these.
DeleteShe definitely looks like a force to be reckoned with!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like someone ya wouldn't want to mess with!
ReplyDeleteI think you're right. that's what she was.
DeleteShe looks determinated indeed, a powerfull woman who did a lot for the generations who followed her her up.
ReplyDeletePowerful is and excellent word to use to describe her.
DeleteIt's nice to hear of someone else who helped pave the way for the rest of us, especially women. I would assume the small woman she holds in her hands represents her desire to make sure women were thought of as equal.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting sculpture Red!
I am going to find out what the small statue in her hand is all about.
DeleteI'd be curious who did the statue.
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture is Alan Andersen. I can't find out much about him. Google Red Deer Ghost Project and you'll find information about them. Most of these were done by different artists.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying your Ghost Project. I too am amazed by the wonderful recognition given to these outstanding local people. Great to raise civic pride and awareness of history.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does all those things and also gives some people experience with their art.
DeleteThe sculpture has certainly caught the power and determination of one who seems to have been the very definition of an indomitable lady
ReplyDeleteshe was exactly that and that's why I like this statue as it really shows this lady's true character.
DeleteGood for her!!! The taker-carer of Women!!
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She was at a time long before women gained much.
DeleteI thank goodness for women such as this lady who brought about change and fought for equality! She sure looks like a lady I wouldn't want to mess with!
ReplyDeleteI don't think she was really somebody you wouldn't want to mess with. She had a heart of gold and worked on many causes.
DeleteI'm enjoying this theme! Very interesting. Well done.
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Thank you. It's a ready made theme. I was too dumb to find it.
DeleteI think..repeat think that it means she holds her own future in her hands, no one else can do it for you..just you. I would have liked to have met her:)
ReplyDeleteI will go back to the statue as I think it says what the figure is that she's holding.
DeleteSuch a strong and powerful statue for an influential woman. It's so nice that she was honored like that.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly was an influence. She was a way ahead of her time.
DeleteEven a mystery here. Recognition of those who struggled early is very nice...
ReplyDeleteIn this case the struggle benefited many and lead the way for more changes.
DeleteShe sure looks stern! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that was a great look as she had to be stern to fight for what was needed.
DeleteMaybe a miniature statue of her or an award or to represent the women for whose rights she fought - just a thought. It is very nice to see the art of your city. Any money spent on art and beauty is well spent indeed.
ReplyDeleteI went back today to look at this statue to see if i could find information on the figure she is holding. I didn't find anything so I will have to search somewhere else.
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