This sculpture was donated by the Estate of Ethel Brody. Ethel was an artist and one of Columbia's main patrons of the arts. She had purchased this sculpture many years ago from Mike Williams, and her son and daughter, through the Estate of Ethel Brody, donated it to the Vista Guild so that it could be placed somewhere in the Vista, where Ethel had for decades a studio at Vista Studios. Aside from it being one of Mike Williams' sculptures, therefore, it also is a monument of sorts to Ethel Brody. Mike Williams’ interest in fish, fishing, and the habitats where fish may be found, has been the primary subject of his work throughout his career. His vibrant and bold abstract paintings are expressionistic and loose, with a palette that ranges widely from earth tones to pure cadmium colors. At times, however, focus shifts and Williams’s work takes a more representational turn. While the choice of subject matter reflects his love of nature and fishing, the actual artwork ‑ whether paintings or sculptures ‑ reveals the enthusiasm with which he works. A great love of music manifests itself in the lyrical quality of his compositions where his subjects assume evershifting forms. “ All of my work ‑ paintings, drawings, and sculpture ‑ is inspired by my experiences with nature and the environment. I strive to keep my work fresh and original, changing like the light of day, insuring it conveys a sense of soul, intuition, and duty.” ‑ Mike Williams