THE GARNER
Project: The Garner
Location: Fort Wayne, IN – 2026
Artist: Sasha Primo
Commissioner: City of Fort Wayne
Dimensions: 12ft w x 12ft l x 11.5ft h
Materials: 4'' steel tubes, 12 gauge aluminum panels, 1/3''+1/3'' laminated and templed safety glass, 12ft diameter cementad pad for foundation
The installation is composed of six rising metal arcs that reflect the Harvester neighborhood’s industrial identity while symbolizing collective growth toward the future. Their upward, organic movement evokes a tree growing within the park, creating a bridge between industry and nature.
Oriented toward the historic Harvester factory tower, the sculpture opens a visual dialogue with this landmark. At its center, a circular fountain becomes a gathering space, with a reflective mirror and community-created symbols, including residents’ hand impressions. The fountain also references the underground creek that runs through the park, using a blue tile palette to evoke the presence and movement of water.