Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery
The Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery Exhibition
Take a stroll down Park Lane and immerse yourself in the stories, voices, and shared experiences that bring our vibrant, inclusive community to life! The Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery is a cherished cornerstone of Kirkland's downtown art scene that showcases a rotating two-year exhibition featuring six sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the U.S.
The 2025-2026 theme is "Reflection," an exploration of how art invites us to pause, look inward, and see our surroundings through a new lens. The selected works echo Kirkland’s spirit of openness and diversity, encouraging visitors to reflect on their own experiences, relationships, and connections to the community. Through varied materials and perspectives, each sculpture is both a mirror and a window, capturing not only light and landscape, but also the many ways we see ourselves within the shared space of our city.
Above: Artist Ken Barnes with sculpture titled "Soar"
The works in this exhibition are for sale by the artists. Sales are handled by the artists directly and the city takes no commission on sales. If you are interested in purchasing one of the sculptures, please contact the artist.
The Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery was made possible by many volunteers and members of the community. We want to share our gratitude for the funding that the city receives from 4Culture. 4Culture’s commitment to public art and culture can be witnessed throughout King County in numerous public art displays in our region’s cities. We also extend much gratitude to the hard work and dedication of the volunteer Kirkland Cultural Arts Commissions (KCAC), in particular the Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery Committee for their efforts to create and support this exhibition as well as the gallery. And a final thank you to the City of Kirkland’s excellent Public Works team who helps us with the technical installation of these public, outdoor sculptures along our busiest commercial corridor.
Kirkland Outdoor Sculpture Gallery: Artwork Locations
Plinth #1: Ken Barnes, “Soar”. Seattle, WA
Plinth #2: Gegham Abrahamyan, “Intra”. Mill Creek, WA
Plinth #3: Don Anderson, “Dancer”. Everson, WA
Plinth #4: Patrick Sullivan, “Camille Claudel”. St. George, UT
Plinth #5: Lin McJunkin & Milo White, “Helios”. Conway, WA
Plinth #6: Matt Babcock, “Self-portrait”. Seattle, WA
Sculpture #1
Located on Park Lane near the F45 Training Facility
Artist: Ken Barnes (Seattle, WA)
Title: Soar
Carved from stone, Soar embodies reflection as an inward experience of freedom and uplift. Drawing on the philosophy of wabi-sabi, the artist embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the quiet beauty of natural materials. The wing-like form suggests motion and elevation, inviting reflection on aspiration, release, and the human desire to rise beyond limitation. Contrasting surface textures encourage contemplation of process, transformation, and balance.
Sculpture #2
Located on Park Lane in front of Zeek’s Pizza
Artist: Gegham Abrahamyan (Mill Creek, WA)
Title: Intra
Intra is a meditation on the internal and external structures that shape lived experience. A solid concrete form represents systems of order and constraint, while iron elements emerge as expressions of memory, identity, and resilience. The interplay between containment and release invites reflection on inclusion, exclusion, and personal agency, encouraging viewers to consider their place within visible and invisible systems.
Sculpture #3
Located in front of Cactus Restaurant
Artist: Don Anderson (Everson, WA)
Title: Dancer
Dancer-1 explores reflection through movement and gesture. Abstract in form yet expressive in presence, the sculpture evokes rhythm, balance, and emotional resonance. As light and shadow interact with the work, it becomes a reflection of motion held in stillness—responsive to environment, perspective, and the viewer’s experience.
Sculpture #4
Located on Park Lane in front of Sweet Serenity
Artist: Patrick Sullivan (St. George, UT)
Title: Camille Claudel
In Camille Claudel, the artist presents a reflective tribute that bridges history, identity, and cultural memory. Rooted in deep respect for the artistic legacy of the renowned French sculptor Camille Claudel, the work invites contemplation of creative voice, resilience, and continuity. Inspired by Claudel’s tragic life story and enduring influence, the sculpture reflects the interconnectedness of past and present, honoring her role as a pioneering woman in a historically male-dominated field of sculpture.
Sculpture #5
Located at the NW Corner of Main Street and Park Lane
Artist: Lin McJunkin & Milo White (Conway, WA)
Title: Helios
Helios reflects themes of light, connection, and collective energy. Composed of interwoven metal forms accented with glass, the sculpture evokes the sun as a universal symbol of life and balance. Its structure suggests motion and orbit, inviting reflection on community as an interconnected system shaped by shared presence and mutual support.
Sculpture #6
Located on the far end of Park Lane, near Orangetheory Fitness
Artist: Matt Babcock (Seattle, WA)
Title: Self-portrait
In Self-portrait, the artist presents a thoughtful reflection on identity and creation. The figure is depicted in the act of constructing itself, blurring the boundary between maker and subject. As viewers move around the sculpture, perception shifts, revealing reflection as an ongoing process of self-awareness, growth, and becoming.