Gallery: New sculpture created by Aberdeen native installed downtown

Sioux Falls artist Steve Bormes, stands in front of his newly installed sculpture in downtown Aberdeen. He’s joined by Avett Wigdahl, center, the inspiration for his sculpture, and local dancers, from left, Elizabeth Jensen, Addison O’Keefe, Sierra Ehresmann and Riley O’Keefe. The dancers are from the Rachel Peterson Dance Studio. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand

Sioux Falls artist Steve Bormes, who grew up in Aberdeen, talks with Avett Wigdahl, the inspiration for Bormes’ sculpture “Prairie Arabesque.” The sculpture, which was purchased by the Aberdeen Downtown Association, is a nod to the dancing culture and the farming community in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand

Prairie Arabesque is the first sculpture to be installed downtown. Completed by Steve Bormes, the idea was inspired by Avett Wigdahl, who Bormes met during Wigdahl’s frequent trips to Sioux Falls for medical care. Made from pieces of agriculture equipment, the sculpture is also a nod to the farming community and the local dancing culture in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand