Addison Arbor Foundation Announces Name of New Bosque Park Sculpture

Addison Arbor Foundation announced the name of the Pascale Pryor sculpture in Bosque Park this week: Aigue-marine (pronounced eg-marine). Aigue-marine is French for Aquamarine, a beautiful gemstone of the beryl family. The name acknowledges Pascale’s French heritage, as well as the exquisite blue and green hues of the art work. In mythology, aquamarines were associated with Neptune, god of the sea, and believed to be the treasure of mermaids and a lucky talisman for sailors to calm the seas.

Pascale said “Aquamarines are my favorite gemstones, even more so than diamonds. Bosque Park is a treasure all by itself and I love the idea of bringing peace and clarity to the visitors of this special place.”

With the lighting recently installed by the Addison Parks Department, Aigue-marine looks spectacular at night. Come by to see this special treasure day or night.