Q&A: Meet the artist behind St. Thomas' new gigantic metal dandelions

Q&A: Meet the artist behind St. Thomas' new gigantic metal dandelions

St. Thomas's latest public art, dubbed Thriving Roots, stands 7-metres tall and is a symbol of resilience and growth, created by blacksmith Kyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge.

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Move over, Jumbo the elephant.  St. Thomas has a new eye-catching statue in town: a gigantic metal dandelion plant. The dandelions, dubbed Thriving Roots, shoot up more than 7 metres high and are a symbol of resilience, growth and optimism, the city said, serving as a reminder that beauty can take root in even the toughest conditions.   The metalwork was the vision and handiwork of B.C.-based blacksmith Kyle Thornley of Metal Mind Forge, and is …