Symbolizing unity and dedicated to the people of Roseville
Roseville, Calif. – If you have ever driven down Interstate 80, it’s hard not to notice the 80 ft. high, bright-red bronzed sculpture whenever you are arriving or leaving Roseville. Welcome to Sculpture Park!
Over the years, the city has heard questions about what the sculpture represents and if it is just a sculpture of a rose, symbolizing the town of Roseville. But is it true? And where did this striking monument even come from?
The sculpture, called “Cosmos,” was created by Aris Demetrios in 1990 and was dedicated to the people of Roseville by developer Angelo Tsakopoulos.
Unity
The sculpture actually symbolizes unity, which shies away from the common misconception that Cosmos represents a “rose” for Roseville. There is even an urban myth that from an aerial view, the piece looks like a rose, however that is not the case.
Sculpture Park
Cosmos is located in the city’s Sculpture Park, right between Home Depot parking lot and I-80 freeway. It is also the trailhead for Miners Ravine bike trail…