New public artwork installed at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex: The Object of the Game

The Town of Oakville has completed the installation of a new public artwork at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. The piece will debut with the opening of the expanded community centre and new Oakville Public Library branch on March 31, ahead of the community celebration planned for May.

Created by Toronto-based artist Micah Lexier, “The Object of the Game” is a wall‑scaled installation designed specifically with a recreation environment in mind. The piece features 48 circles of varying sizes, each representing the diameter of a different piece of sports equipment, creating a direct visual link to the activities and programs offered at Sixteen Mile. 

When viewed from a distance, the circles create a visual effect that resembles stars or a constellation, offering an engaging focal point within the expanded space. Presented on a grid of baked porcelain enamel panels, the artwork provides a durable and visually striking feature for the facility.

Lexier is an established Canadian artist whose work appears in numerous public and corporate collections. His portfolio includes more than a dozen public sculptures, and he is a past recipient of the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.

To learn more, visit Public Art and Exhibitions page.

About the complex expansion

• 65,000 square foot community centre with aquatic facilities (including a lap and leisure pool opening late spring), fitness centre, indoor track, gymnasium and multi-use spaces for diverse programming 
• 18,000+ square foot Oakville Public Library branch offering flexible work, study, gathering and program spaces, creative studios, public computers and Wi Fi.
• Accessibility features include barrier free parking and vehicle access near entrances, illuminated wayfinding and accessible ramp entry to the pool.
• Outdoor courts for basketball, pickleball, tennis and beach volleyball coming summer 2026

Learn more: New Sixteen Mile Branch and Sixteen Mile Sports Complex