Sculptures and other pieces of public art have the ability to redefine a space and represent entire communities. These sorts of transformations can occur at various levels and in different ways, but such distinctions are always the result of an idea or feeling that takes literal shape. Doing so at multiple scales is the focus […]
Sculptures and monuments have become icons for cities and entire countries all across the world, but such developments are often inadvertent. Is it possible to actively create something that resonates in different ways for both residents and visitors? That was the challenge the city of Auburn, Washington, began to explore in 2017 when commissioning a […]
While it might not be a stated priority, there are few sculptors who would deny that creating a piece that becomes iconic isn’t somewhere in the back of their mind. The notoriety that something like “The Bean” or “Spoonbridge and Cherry” represents for a sculptor’s career is undeniable, but the impact that such pieces have […]
The impact that a monument or sculpture can have on a community, on a city or even on an entire country can be recognized in multiple ways. The direct and indirect social and economic impact of such pieces has been proven to resonate across communities and regions of all sizes. Whether they’re privately commissioned, made […]