Kelly Olynyk Fence Piece

By: Bill Frymire •   

Zijian Zhan & Siddhesh Chikane

Artwork size: 528.32 x 264.16 cm /  208 X 104 Inches 

Date artwork was made or installed: January 1, 2016 

Materials used: Recycled Vinyl

Story

Kelly O is an intricate 9 by 15-foot mosaic installed in 2016 by artist Bill Frymier. The piece depicts NBA star Kelly Olynyk, who began his basketball career while attending high school in Kamloops and later climbed the ranks to eventually play for the Toronto Raptors. The mosaic was also made with the intention of highlighting sustainability, as it is entirely made from reclaimed vinyl sidings and aluminium rings- all of which were destined for the dump. Bill Frymier’s work can be found in a few other locations in Kamloops, including Diversitree, a mosaic found at TRU’s Early Childhood Learning Centre, and Community Confluence, another similar piece on the Lansdowne Street parkade.

Location

Outside TRU Old Gym

On the outside wall of TRU Old Gym, next to the half-court basketball court

Campus Art

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