First Sign of Spring II

 I so very pleased to announce the installation of a commission at a private home in Greenwood Village. “First Sign of Spring II” is smaller than the original one and has a different set of colors.

 The sculpture located in an intimate garden setting surrounded by large Spruce trees. As the sun passes through the day, little slivers of light pass through the glass forms and shine brightly. Bright enough you would think I installed electricity. The glass creates refractions as it passes through the many molded surfaces and colors.

Enjoy the images! I expect to continue building artwork along this series. It is immensely rewarding to consider natural light as a sculptural medium.

 

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Art Garage Day

 Installed “Rolling Dancing Moon” at Art Garage in Denver. Gave an impromptu artist talk about sculpture, welding and electricity. Art Garage is a wonderful creative space for our neighborhood of Park Hill. 

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Raspberry Floricane in Salida, Colorado

 “Raspberry Floricane”

I started growing raspberry bushes in my garden a couple of years ago. Read all the instructions of how to plant, place and care for the new shoots. I choose a location that was on my irrigation line, sunny but sheltered from winter winds. My chickens nap behind them in between the canes and the picket fence. They make holes in the soft dirt to dust bathe.

I was walking through the canes, examining their progress when I noticed a cane had fallen to the ground and appeared to be buried. My immediate reaction was to pull the cane out of the ground and weave it back into the trellis. What I extracted was a thick bulbous end with tiny knobs randomly poking out. What an interesting shape!

I again looked up the details of growing raspberries. The awkward strange form is called a “Floricane”. I decided it would make a fantastic sculpture.

The sculpture was purchased by a private collector in Salida, Colorado. It was installed in the beautifully landscaped backyard and outdoor living area. I always start to miss these creatures once they leave the studio. I wish I could negotiate “visitation” rights when the art goes to a private residence.

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Bold Journey: Meet Reven Marie Swanson

 I hope this story inspires artist to push forward and explore there passion

https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-reven-marie-swanson/

 

Meet Reven Marie Swanson

July 25, 2023

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Light, Steel Andy Color Comes Together

 

The sculpture for Lamar Station Crossing II is coming together in its final assembly. This will be a unique sculpture installation with many interactive elements.

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“Dancing Light Sticks” soon to be a permanent installation!

 

The Town of Superior Art Commission in Colorado, made a recommendation to the Town’s Board to purchase the “Dancing Light Sticks”. This was a sculpture installation created as part of a pilot program for Town to introduce public art and an ArtWalk in 2021.

The sculpture is fabricated in stainless steel, fused glass hemispheres and solar powered lights. There are seven pieces approximately 7-9 feet tall. The collection will be moved to a new location and have a more permanent foundation. Currently, they are located near 1400 Coalton Road.