Since the time that cavemen drew on walls, art has been used as a commentary on society. Scenes of great beauty and horrific tragedy have marked the progression of man. The Kachmann Behavioral Foundation has commissioned a sculpture to mark our place in time.

"I truly believe we are on the cusp of transforming our society," said Dr. Kachmann. "The sculpture represents, at the base, violence, with guns and other weapons and then moving up through the flames until a dove emerges victorious at the top. I really feel we're in those flames now, as a culture. We are fighting against the senseless violence that has gone on for far, far too long... The people who have inspired me, and the people working with the Foundation, are working together to make a positive, permanent change in the world. I'm very optimistic about the world the next generation will inherit from us."

The sculpture is nearly ready to be placed in its permanent home, in front of the Allen County Wood Youth Center (a juvenile detention center). On either side of the sculpture are large slabs or tablets that have the Twenty-point Prescription for Living the Good Life etched in for all to see.

Professor Hector Garcia is the artist creating the sculpture. We will have new images from the soon-to-be unveiled statue and dedication ceremony.