Liberty
Artist: Brian Keith
Installed: 2025
Medium: Bronze
Liberty is symbolic of freedom and the majesty of flight. Because the Tri-Valley is home to the fully protected species, the Golden Eagle, Keith captured the eagle’s nobility in his trademark artistic shape and design. Poised in defense, wings outstretched and curved in a protective pose, Liberty will be among the largest bronze eagle sculptures on display in the nation – and the largest in California.
Liberty Community Dedication
The City of San Ramon proudly dedicated Liberty, a new public art installation by artist Brian Keith, during a community ceremony held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at San Ramon Memorial Park.
The dedication program began with welcoming remarks from Brad Morris, Division Manager for San Ramon Parks & Community Services, followed by comments from Mayor Mark Armstrong, who reflected on the importance of public art in fostering civic pride and shared community spaces. Artist Brian Keith also addressed attendees, sharing insight into the inspiration behind Liberty and its significance as a symbol of freedom, strength, and vigilance. The ceremony included a poetry reading by Jenyth Jo Gearhart-Utchen, San Ramon Poet Laureate Emerita, adding a reflective and celebratory note to the late afternoon before guests gathered for refreshments.
Installed at Memorial Park, Liberty is the largest bronze sculpture of a Golden Eagle in the State of California. The sculpture depicts the eagle poised in defense, with wings outstretched and curved in a protective stance. Cast entirely in bronze, the work embodies both the majesty of flight and the enduring spirit of freedom for the San Ramon community to enjoy.
The dedication of Liberty marks another milestone in San Ramon’s Public Art Program, reinforcing the city’s commitment to integrating meaningful art into public spaces and creating landmarks that inspire residents and visitors alike.
Mayor Mark Armstrong Artist Brian Keith
Our Dihedral Golden Eagle
Memorial Park Dedication Dec. 8, 2025
Written by Jenyth Jo
Near a bridge over South San Ramon Creek,
a red climbing rose grew up a young oak tree.
a golden eagle nested there in 1994, often drying its
wings in the constant Dougherty Valley Breeze.
Huge bird, unmistakable axillary armpits of brown
larger than a red hawk, wingspan wider than a turkey vulture;
from underneath, golden brown flecked feathers adjusted
to a dihedral plane, catching the updraft.
As it flew in slow-moving circles,
one flap, one swoosh enough to glide
over the creek and clumps of bushes
or across a mile of tan grass.
Deep-set eyes hide under a golden hood.
Her head seemed small for her body
I saw scapular feathers along her back.
As I approached her roost,
busy feeding her chicks, she raised her wings
to shield her family from me.
“Liberty” reminds me of this old golden eagle:
an arresting arrangement of lifelike feathers,
a fixed gaze, talons open to grasp a branch.
As Liberty returns from soaring the skies of freedom
she lands to rest and protect her young and old -
all neighbors in San Ramon.