Take a look at the sculptures featured in the rotating exhibition of sculptures this year. In early spring, a request for proposals was posted to build a pool of sculptures to select from. A small volunteer selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected the sculptures seen below. Each artist received a stipend for the season.
Learn More about the Sculptures Below
Full Sail II
$6,000
Steel, Aluminum, Paint
2018
This abstract sailboat uses a strong contrast between dark, distressed steel components and bright, clean
aluminum panels. The organic feel of the steel, juxtaposed with the vibrant motion ground into the aluminum creates a striking visual, constantly changing with the position of the sun or viewer
Sponsored by Jim & Deb Stanton
Twist
$9,000
Steel
2021
Inspired by a lemon and lime twist, this whimsical sculpture explores balance, color, curves and visual motion. The clean twisting lines create a dynamic effect, enticing the viewer to walk all the way around the piece and rewarding them with a new view every step of the way.
About the Artist – Jon Kamrath
Jon Kamrath grew up in St. Paul, MN and spent his summers working with his father as a finish carpenter, inheriting his craftsmanship skills, love of tools, and architectural appreciation. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where he met his muse. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, he married her and taught middle school art in Fergus Falls, MN. He then went on to attain his Masters of Fine Arts from Iowa State University. Moving back to Minnesota, Jon taught art at Eagle Ridge Academy for 5 years. He is currently sculpting out of his studio in Mahtomedi where he lives with his wife and three children who constantly help to give him endless amounts of inspiration.
Fire: Sea Spirit
$5,000
Stainless Steel
2016
All my artwork is inspired by what the natural environment has to say to me over many years of observation and creating art in many forms. I want the viewer to see in a new light or way thinking that they might not always see in this constantly changing world. Each piece has its own unique story. “Fire: Sea Spirit” is an abstract stainless steel sculpture that was inspired from forest/prairie fires and sea fish, such as dolphins or large fish surfacing out of the water. I wanted to combine the two movement energies created from these two very different forms from nature. It is about upwards movement in a simple clean beautiful form. It is about imbalance, flow and an unknown spirit of the moment.
Artist – Robert Sunderman
Greeting Tower
NFS
Steel
2020
“Greeting Tower” is a vertical sculpture made of steel and stainless steel plates. The sculpture’s shiny reflective column is filled with 320 small triangle plates that are welded together and form a texture. This method is similar to quilting in that small pieces are joined together to cover a larger area. This motif is inspired by sunlight reflecting on undulating water. The shape and concept are inspired by ancient totem poles of various cultures. Totem poles are erected in public places to serve as symbols of ideas. Totem poles serve several purposes, one of which is to greet and welcome visitors. The sculpture conveys this idea and is meant to actively engage the viewers.
About the Artist – Sung-Hee Min
Min grew up in rural South Korea where agriculture was the main livelihood at the time. Rice fields were everywhere and she loved seeing the farmers planting rice seedlings in the fields early spring. Walking along the rice fields to school and seeing the fields changing colors from light green to golden yellow is a fond memory. Another of her favorite childhood memory is her father once taking her to the construction site of the house she grew up in, in the late 1970s. As was customary in Korea at the time, a brief ceremony was held at the site marking the completion of the main framework. The skeletal lumber structure which was suggestive of the house to be was a fascinating sight to her and left a lasting impression. Oftentimes, she revisits this memory when she creates her work in the studio.
Beatrice
NFS
Cement, Mixed Media
2020
Jones’ sculptures explore the complex interplay between the female form, societal politeness, manners, and morals of past eras. By using cement and found objects, she aims to create a raw and textured surface that embodies the gritty reality of the past while simultaneously reflecting the beauty and grace of the female form. Through her work, she seeks to challenge the viewer’s perceptions of femininity and the societal expectations placed upon women throughout history. Ultimately, her sculptures serve as a visual commentary on the ways in which our past has shaped the present and the ongoing struggles of women to break free from gendered constraints.
About the Artist – Steph Jones
From her personal outdoor art studio, Second Space, public artist Stephanie Jones conceives and creates to inspire her local community’s advancement of environmental conservation and sustainability. Her large art installations use a variety of media including concrete, wood, and recycled materials and can be found across Central Wisconsin including Delta Dental in Stevens Point, the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association fairgrounds in Custer.
Black Channel
$7,500
Stainless Steel, Paint
2014
About the Artist – Dan Perry
The imagery in Dan Perry’s work is an amalgamation of the familiar and the abstract composed in ways that tell a story to which the viewer becomes a witness – part of a scene; a moment suspended in time. He draws inspiration from natural, architectural and mechanical objects while utilizing vibrant color to accentuate forms and spaces. Shifts in scale and perspective challenge the viewer to question their physical relationship to the world around them and contemplate their surroundings. He believes in form, invention, and objects well made.
Unfurl
$4,695
Ground and Heat Treated Steel
2020
Sculptors James and Ryan Pedersen are a father/son collaborative team who create welded constructions in relief and free standing form. The combinations of steel, brass, and copper are used in most designs. The earthy colors and textures are achieved through welding, cutting, grinding and heat-treating these materials. The finished artwork illustrates their combined passion for the outdoor environment as an artistic selection of these elements with a stylized approach that is related to various interpretations of the modern landscape.
Where the Wind Blows
$7,595
Welded Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass
2022
Sponsored by Charles Walker
Wind Reeds
$6,295
Steel
2019
Found at the Central Gardens of North Iowa
About the Artists – James & Ryan Pedersen
Sculptors James and Ryan Pedersen are a father/son collaborative team who create welded constructions in relief and free standing form. The combinations of steel, brass, and copper are used in most designs. The earthy colors and textures are achieved through welding, cutting, grinding and heat-treating these materials. The finished artwork illustrates their combined passion for the outdoor environment as an artistic selection of these elements with a stylized approach that is related to various interpretations of the modern landscape.
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