On July 18, 2025, the City of Enderby unveiled the first sculpture under its Public Art Sculpture Program, ‘Mother Earth’, created by local sculptor Hop You. The sculpture stands along George Street (Highway 97A), next to City Hall, and represents the essence of Mother Earth – celebrating water, land, and animals.
Guided by dreams inspired by the Creator, Hop’s work draws deeply from nature. Influenced by his elder’s teachings that caring for Mother Earth brings rewards in life’s journey, Hop uses his art to preserve and pass down his knowledge and experiences to future generations.
The City would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the unveiling of the Mother Earth sculpture. The City was deeply grateful for the presence of distinguished guests, including Kukpi7 Christian and Tkwamipla7, elder Adele Thomas, MP Mel Arnold, MLA David Williams, and Area F Director Alyssa Hopkins. A special thanks to the Enderby & District Arts Council and Public Art Select Committee who helped to launch the City’s Public Art Sculpture Program. Most importantly, a huge thank you to Hop You for sharing this remarkable piece of art with our community!
