COMING SOON
ELEVATE
An Exhibition of Gravity-Defying Sculpture by Jerzy Kędziora
November 2026 – April 2027
ELEVATE brings 30 breathtaking sculptures by internationally acclaimed Polish artist Jerzy Kędziora to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Suspended above gardens, wetlands, pathways, ponds and open spaces, these extraordinary works appear to float effortlessly in midair—challenging our understanding of gravity while inviting moments of wonder, curiosity, and reflection.
This breathtaking experience will be on display at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, the youngest garden ever selected to host this internationally touring exhibit.
Experience Sculpture
in a New Way
Each sculpture is carefully engineered to achieve perfect equilibrium. Balancing from a single point, Kędziora's figures seem impossibly weightless, yet every work represents a sophisticated harmony of artistic vision, mathematics, engineering, and craftsmanship. Together, the exhibition transforms the landscape into an immersive outdoor gallery where art interacts with wind, light, and water throughout the expanse of our 27 acres.
DATES & TIMES
- Nov 2nd - April 30th
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
TICKET PRICES
- Members: FREE
- Ages 4 & Under: FREE!
- Reciprocal Members: $10
- Adults: $21
- Seniors: $18
About the Artist
For more than three decades, Jerzy Kędziora has captivated audiences around the world with sculptures that appear to defy the laws of physics. Working from his studio in Poland, he has developed an internationally recognized body of work that combines classical figurative sculpture with advanced principles of balance and structural engineering.
Known professionally as JOTKA, Kędziora creates suspended sculptures that balance from a single support point through meticulous calculations of weight distribution and center of gravity. His installations have appeared in public squares, historic city centers, botanical gardens, museums, and cultural festivals throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia, delighting millions of visitors with their illusion of effortless motion.
Although the engineering behind each sculpture is remarkably complex, Kędziora's ultimate goal is deeply human. His works celebrate everyday people—musicians, athletes, children, workers, dreamers, and performers—capturing moments of movement, determination, joy, and imagination. By lifting these familiar figures into the air, he encourages viewers to see ordinary life from an extraordinary perspective.
Uplifting Art, Enriching Community. Together.
The ELEVATE exhibition at Peace River Gardens wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to arts, education, and community enrichment allows us to create inspiring, world-class experiences for all. We are grateful for their partnership and continued dedication to cultural growth.
