One of the beauties of winter is seeing things in your garden in a new and different way. Contemporary bronze sculptures which are covered in frost is a perfect example of appreciating the different looks of a garden in the different seasons as well as enhancing the looks and feel of sculpture. A bronze sculpture covered in frost and snow highlights the beauty of the design of the sculpture, and all of a sudden it’s not the color of the patina on the bronze that usually brings warmth to the bronze
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!‘
like? Not necessarily. A maquette in one size doesn’t necessarily translate to a larger size. It requires the artist to oversee every aspect of the building of the larger, final sculpture to assure the “look” he is envisioning. A truly awesome sculpture will have the feel and emotion of the artist as part of its very being, and these ethereal aspects aren’t always translated from small to large. It takes the experienced, fully engaged,
feels like a home with a soul! Walking through a garden that displays sculpture brings that same sense of warmth. Many times a public art project will try to accomplish just this feeling. Placing a contemporary bronze sculpture along a parkway invites a person to stop and enjoy the moment. A soaring stainless steel sculpture can bring true interest to an area; a gathering spot can now be a point of conversation. The beauty of living with original art work is the beauty of a soul!
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