Mark Griffis’ “Emergence” sculpture makes its debut

Friend of SitlerHQ, Mark Griffis added to his and his family’s legacy as the “First Family of Art” in Buffalo. Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo Arts Commission recently dedicated a public art sculpture in the Allentown neighborhood. “Emergence”, by noted Buffalo artist Mark Griffis, combines ten figures (5 double-sided steel plates – 7 feet tall) in various active postures representing the diversity of the community. The sculpture’s lighting component enhances the figures that emerge from the plates. Mark Griffis states: “This inclusive work inspires hope, elation, and joy in the viewer. A legacy piece that people of all ages can relate to.”

SitlerHQ helped Mark Griffis with publicity surrounding the event. Several TV station in Buffalo filmed individual stories on the sculpture and the public dedication.