“The Knot” Dedication

A ceremony is set for 4 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to dedicate a sculpture — “The Knot” — recently installed at Promenade Park overlooking Glorietta Bay between City Hall and the Community Center. The community is invited to join the family of the artist and other arts enthusiasts for this free event. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

A plaque commemorating the piece will be unveiled at the site. The City Council accepted the gift, which was donated by The Wood Family Trust, in late 2021 based on a recommendation by the Cultural Arts Commission. The Knot was designed and built by the late artist Jim Wood, a former Coronado resident and lieutenant commander in the Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps.

The location was selected because Wood was stationed at nearby Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, where he realized his passion for welding pieces of steel and bronze. The Promenade Park location also is a popular site for couples who tie the knot in the nearby grassy area. The City hopes the sculpture becomes a symbolic backdrop for wedding photos.

“The Knot” is the newest addition to the more than 75 public art pieces in the City’s collection placed throughout Coronado. For more information, download the Coronado Public Art App on your smartphone or visit CoronadoARTS.com.

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