Over the past several years I have created approximately 90+ unique hand-painted peace poles and garden poles and they have spread throughout my community in SE Iowa, as well as Des Moines, Iowa City, Chicago, Kansas City, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, California and more. You can read more about the Peace Pole project as a whole below, as well as see photos of my Peace Poles and Garden Poles.
I am not currently taking orders for custom painted poles as my schedule does not allow for this type of work at this time. I have put all my love into each one that I painted, and have loved spreading my art and the message of peace through this medium.
What is a Peace Pole?
A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the language of the country where it has been placed, and usually 3 to 13 additional translations. The message often is referred to as a peace prayer. The idea of Peace Poles was first thought up by Masahisa Goi in 1955 in Japan. The Peace Pole Project today is promoted by May Peace Prevail on Earth International. The first Peace Poles outside Japan were constructed in 1983. Since then, more than 200,000 have been placed around the world in close to 200 countries. (Source: Wikipedia)
May Peace Prevail On Earth is a registered trademark of May Peace Prevail On Earth international. I am a registered partner with the organization and use this phrase with their persmission. If you would like to include the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on your pole, an additional 16% of the purchase price will be added to your cost, and sent as a donation in your name to May Peace Prevail on Earth International in support of the Peace Pole Project.
Click here to see a global map of Peace Poles around the world, or to add pictures of your own to the map!
How to care for your Peace Pole:
- Outdoor/UV stable paints and coating are used in every effort for longevity for these pieces, however exposure to the elements may cause weathering and fading over the years. After creation, I brush coat each pole in an outdoor grade polyurethane. This protects the paint from UV fading as well as moisture. I recommend applying a fresh outdoor clear coat yearly, and possibly covering in the winter. Installation in a shady spot will also help extend the life of this piece.
- I recommend seasonally reapplying a spray coat of outdoor polyurethene, such as Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane :
- When you pole is completely dry, gentle wipe off any dust/dirt with a damp cloth, and let dry completely
- On a wind free day, spray several coats of the polyurethane, letting dry completely between each coat. Follow directions on can.
- I recommend repeating this process in the early spring, and end of fall. You can tell if your pole needs to be recoated if it has lost its sheen/shine. That means the polyurethane is wearing off. It’s best to not let it get to that point!
- Please remember- anything placed outdoor is subject to the elements and will weather at varying rates. Even your roof/siding, deck, patio furniture, etc weathers! I have used all proper/stable materials for outdoor use, but nothing outside will last forever.