Artist Baile Oakes and city staff to launch restoration effort for 26 year old wood sculpture, Gestation III, in Palisades Park
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Baile Oakes' sculpture, Gestation II, hewn from cedar wood, and resting in the shade of cedar trees was installed by the city in 1990. Twenty-six years later this wooden sculpture is in serious need of repair.
The artist, Baile Oakes, is preparing a proposal for restoration of this famous and storied sculpture. He plans to submit his proposal to city's Cultural Affairs Division soon.