The St. Regis San Francisco recently unveiled a new sculpture, “Arc of Peace,” created by Colorado-based artist Lorri Acott. The latest addition to the hotel’s art collection, the sculpture is presented in collaboration with Aerena Galleries & Gardens, which puts together a rotating selection of outdoor sculptures for the luxury hotel.

“Peace is not necessarily the absence of war or something we need to fight for,” said Acott. “It is something that can be created with our intentions and sent out into the world through our actions and interactions with each other and ourselves. (The sculpture’s) long legs, as in all my work, inspire us to rise above life’s challenges, as her large feet remind us to stay grounded.”

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In the sculpture, a figure releases an arc of bronze origami cranes, which symbolize peace and hope’s fulfillment.

Acott’s other works of impressionistic figurative sculptures can be found in both public and private collections in the United States and internationally. She is known for evoking deep emotional connections with her sculptures and permanent installations of her work can be found in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

In San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, The St. Regis San Francisco attracts arts and culture enthusiasts. Aside from its own collection of art, the hotel is also home to Museum of the African Diaspora and nearby SFMOMA and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.