FLIGHT TIME

Is a bronze sculpture of an eldest brother swinging his younger brother around in a circle by his arms. As a funny quirk of this sculpture, many Garden City residents report breaking the first time they see it, as they are afraid it is two real children playing next to the road. The sculpture was erected and dedicated in 2013.

Gary Lee Price is a world renowned artist based out of Utah. His work can be seen at places such as the Hong Kong Central Library, one of the largest Libraries globally, Decatur, Georgia, after its dedication by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and many other notable places spanning all across the globe. Price graduated from the University of Utah in 1981 with a degree in the fine arts and a passion for creating sculptures meant to inspire and uplift viewers. He is currently focused on raising money for a 305 foot statue in Utah.

This is the third bronze installed by Price in Garden City, and was created to commemorate Dan and Dick Fankhauser’s mother Helen Fankhauser’s 100th birthday. The two children are meant to represent Dan and Dick when they had originally moved to Garden City at the ages of approximately 4 and 12. After the move, Fankhauser drug was opened on the corner of Grant Ave. and N, Main, the same place the statue now resides. Since its dedication, Fankhauser drug has since closed and is now BB Boutique and Salon.