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. Viewing the negative spaces of this sculpture brings about two different scenes. The lower element highlights the evergreens and brings a sense of calm, like looking through a window and seeing greenery in the dead of winter. The negative space of the upper element brings the lightness of the bright blue sky. But then the surprise – through the lower element “Playing With Kites“, a small 48” tall stainless steel sculpture, presents itself. A framed garden sculpture!
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.
David Smith is just that person with his metal sculptures from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and even into the 60’s. Collaborating first with Picasso, then taking the welded pieces to whole new levels within the Abstract Expressionist generation of which he belonged. Smith was a prolific sculptor and an artist to truly be inspired by.
