The City of Nanaimo is thrilled to unveil Compelling Agency, commissioned from regional artist David Martinello for Nanaimo’s Temporary Public Art Program. Located at the heart of Old City Quarter adjacent to the intersection of Wallace and Fitzwilliam Streets, Compelling Agency is an eye-catching, large-scale sculpture constructed of metal and wood. The strength and striking form of the sculpture is intended to resonate with viewers. Fashioned in the silhouette of a tree, its shape and colour relates to the natural growth of the park. Suspended within the frame is a slab of cedar; a focal-point which prompts conversation about a natural resource that’s ever-present in our daily lives.