True Power is a sculpture located in UOIT’s Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre in the main lobby. It was unveiled on November 28, 2011 and was created by Ajax resident and artist Geordie Lishman. True Power represents the waves of energy and the power of man by the crafted wire along the horse.
True Power was a source of art to display the harnessing of energy and what better way to display such a remarkable piece than locating it inside a building that’s sole purpose is to find renewable energy sources.
The horse was chosen due to the inspiration from Canadian racing icon, Northern Dancer, whose resting place is located near Windfields Farm north of campus. Horses themselves symbolize power and energy, and a daring force to be reckoned with as well.
Lishman has done multiple art shows in Canada and will be continuing to showcase all of his sculptures around North and South America.