Foley adds 18 ft. wind sculpture to Antique Rose Trail

Foley adds 18 ft. wind sculpture to Antique Rose Trail

The moving metal wind sculpture is the latest addition to art and beautification projects in downtown Foley. The sculpture was recently installed on the newest section of Foley’s Perry Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail, which was completed in 2024. The piece stands about 18 feet high and is 5-feet, 5-inches wide.
The copper and steel sculpture spins on a sealed bearing that can last about 15 years. Designed to withstand winds of up to 90 miles an hour, the piece will begin spinning in winds of two or three miles an hour. If a hurricane with stronger winds threaten the area, the sculptures are designed to be taken down for safe keeping.
“I applaud our Beautification Committee for such a nice addition to our Rose Trail” Hellmich said. “It’s another way Foley is enhancing our downtown,” said Mayor Ralph Hellmich.
Artist Lyman Whitaker built the sculpture. Whitacker’s works are handcrafted for balance, durability and high winds. Each sculpture lasts for decades with very little maintenance involved.