sculpture, but the shape of the sculpture itself. The frost and snow brings a different type of warmth – the
One of the many benefits of having sculptures in a garden are the surprises that present themselves. A stainless steel garden sculpture is a treat in itself, but then hidden treasures come unannounced. “Playing Ball” is a 16 foot sculpture that sits gently in front of a raised bed of bushes and flowers.
. A collector saw a glance of this sculpture in the background of a photo of a commissioned piece and was curious about it. Sharing pictures of this new large scale sculpture the collector immediately named it. He knew exactly what the sculpture said to him. This collector now owns the sculpture physically as well as emotionally. And isn’t this what art collecting is all about? “Love Your Lover” is a beautiful stainless steel sculpture that has two large elements connected ever
artist to tweak here and tweak there to assure the true beauty of the final, installed sculpture.
“The arts are not a luxury but an essential part of life. They probe the very essence of what it means to be human, taking us on emotional journeys that bring us face to face with our weaknesses and sorrows, but that also lift us to incredible heights of joy.” This quote from Kyle MacMillan was in his final column as the Fine Arts Writer for the Denver Post. Thank you Kyle for your years of service to the community!
A maquette is often required for a public art project, and rightly so. Any time the public is acquiring a piece of art work the public has the right, and obligation, to know exactly what it will be receiving for its monies, and this is just the reason there are so many meetings, committees and processes established. Enter the maquette – a three dimensional sculpture upon itself.
