Little Mountain
Little Mountain
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Something remarkable has sprouted at Little Mountain.
Two 15-foot bronze sculptures now stand at the heart of the community’s future public plaza. Tall bronze soaring forms evoke the image of twin eagles and unfurling plant shoots reaching toward the sky. This dual interpretation comes from the same sculptural work created by internationally acclaimed Coast Salish artist Susan Point of the Musqueam First Nation, Titled: “Sacred Balance”.
Susan Point is from the Musqueam First Nation and one of the most celebrated Indigenous artists working today. Since 1981, she has been at the forefront of revitalizing traditional Coast Salish art by bringing its visual language into contemporary forms in urban spaces. Most Vancouverites are familiar with her work, even if they might not know it. Most prominently in the form of the monumental red cedar “Spindle Whorl” which hangs at the International Terminal at Vancouver International Airport, welcoming travellers to Vancouver.
Beginning in the 1990s, Susan Point made a deliberate shift from traditional mediums toward industrial media like bronze, cast iron, polymer, and concrete so that Coast Salish narratives could physically endure the Pacific Northwest elements and claim their place in the urban landscape permanently.
The two sculptures now installed at the gateway of Little Mountain are the result of an extraordinary process. Cast in bronze and patinated in bronze, their curved and twisted forms made to resemble a tree-trunk shape symbolizing durability and timelessness. The dual forms create the image of eagles in flight and unfurling shoots are intentional in their ambiguity. This abstract blending of flora and fauna sits at the heart of the work’s meaning, embodying themes of harmony, hope, connection and new beginnings..
In the words of the artist.
“The twin eagles symbolize harmony, love, and hope, creating a warm, spiralling atmosphere that is connected and harmonious. The symbolic emerging plant shoots represent potential and new beginnings. A powerful and prestigious symbol, I believe this artwork design complements the chosen space—very peaceful, calm, and natural. It offers an opportunity for up-close familiarity with a sculpture that the viewer can see all at once, showcasing elegance. The Twin Eagles, designed in the context of new beginnings, stand as a rich tapestry of inspiration, alliance, and enduring symbolism. They are not just a sculpture, but a beacon of hope, inviting all who encounter it to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision a brighter future.” – Susan A. Point, (2025) Artist Statement
“Sacred Balance” arrives as the centrepiece of Little Mountain’s future public plaza that will be surrounded by shops, dining, and community services. The sculptures set the tone for everything that follows: a place where people come together, where history is honoured, and where the future is built with intention.
For those of us who will call this neighbourhood home and for all who pass through, this is a remarkable piece of art to have at our doorstep. A beacon of hope and welcome, Sacred Balance invites viewers to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision a brighter future. In doing so, it offers a peaceful and enduring symbol of connection, renewal, and community.
Photo Credits: Byron Dauncey
Susan Point is an internationally acclaimed Coast Salish artist and member of the Musqueam First Nation. Since the 1980s, she has been a leading force in revitalizing traditional Coast Salish art, bringing its visual language into contemporary forms across urban spaces in Vancouver and beyond.
Susan Point’s work has a long history of marking meaningful civic and community spaces across the Lower Mainland and beyond from Vancouver International Airport to the Vancouver Convention Centre to Stanley Park and Whistler’s Olympic Plaza. Her ability to create work that is rooted in Coast Salish tradition and speaks to the broader community made her a natural fit for a site as significant as Little Mountain.
The artwork is titled Sacred Balance, meant to reflect the central themes of harmony, hope, and new beginnings. The two 15-foot bronze sculptures depict forms that can be read simultaneously as eagles in flight and unfurling plant shoots, an intentional blending of flora and fauna that speaks to new beginnings and the promise of a shared future.
Little Mountain sits on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Created by Musqueam artist Susan Point, Sacred Balance brings a particularly personal connection to this land, reflecting Coast Salish visual traditions and the Musqueam’s enduring relationship to this place.
Sacred Balance will be the heart of the future public plaza at the heart of Little Mountain. A vibrant community space that will be surrounded by shops, dining, and services. Right outside the C-Market Coffee and the future home of the Little Mountain Neighbourhood house.
Beyond its artistic significance, “Sacred Balance” is a statement of intention for the neighbourhood. It signals that Little Mountain is being built with care with history honoured, community centred, and the future approached with meaning.
