A sculpture dedicated to the late Becky Gelatt, area yoga teacher and community activist, was unveiled at the foot of Columbia Street Saturday afternoon, with former Mayor Keith Villere formally introducing the latest addition to public art in downtown Covington.
Video of the ceremony. Click on the "play triangle" to view the video.
Gelatt, who died on October 30 of last year, was appreciated throughout the city for her work in promoting community landscaping, pursuing health and wellness goals for the citizens, and her long-established yoga studio.
Former Mayor Keith Villere and Becky Roth
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Keith Villere pulls the cover from the sculpture, at left, and artist Michael Eddy, at right, explains how he created the artwork and what it means.
Many of Gelatt's friends and students attended. Mayor Mark Johnson was present for the event.
Several people shared their memories of Becky. She had been active in the Covington Old Town Festival, the Covington Gardens Partnership, and the Mayor's Council on Health and Fitness. She was also a promoter of the downtown "pocket parks."
People in the audience told personal stories about their work with Becky
The base of the sculpture
The sculpture is located between the gazebo and the water fountain in the Garden Club's "Healing Garden" at Columbia Landing
