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.

 

Contact artist@chinacatsunflower.net for more details.

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. 

Contact artist@chinacatsunflower.net for more details.

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.

Contact artist@chinacatsunflower.net for more details.

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

Contact artist@chinacatsunflower.net for more details.

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.

Contact: artist@chinacatsunflower.net

“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.

"New Universe"

 Located in the Town of Palisade, "New Universe" will remain another year at Main St. and 3rd Ave.

 

Contact: artist@chinacatsunflower.net

"Rogan" jumps around in Westminster

 

 

This sculpture made of all recycled and found parts remembers a horse I once rode, Rogan.  He was my first horse that taught me to jump. We competed in Hunter events. In our last show, he was 23 years old. We finally made it to the Main Hunter Ring to show in the Adult Amatuer 3'3" division.  We took second in the Classic. He was retired after that victory and continued to be my best friend until the age of 28.

 

The sculpture is in the Historic District of Westminster, Colorado. It will remain on display for the next year.

"Dancing Aspens"

 "Dancing Aspens" has been a popular series. Similar sculpture installations are part of quite a few permanent collections including Fort Collins, Greeley, Grand Junction and Lake Oswego, Oregon. 

Each set of trees are similar, but have unique elements to keep the series fresh.  These "Dancing Aspens" are in Carbondale, Colorado at City Hall for the year.

"Space Moon"

 Every year, the sculptor, Reven Marie, installs temporary works in many locations throughout the West.  "Space Moon" is a playful addition to the exhibit in Lafayette, Colorado this year.

"Butterfly Tree"

 The town of Salina, Kansas has permanently installed "Butterfly Tree" near the entrance to the downtown Public Library.  This is a fun sculpture made with articulated butterflies that move on the wind.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake, CO

 Check out this amazing music and art venue located in Palmer Lake, Colorado.  Dr. Michael Maddox and his talented wife, Debi, have created a wonderful space for the arts. It's intimate, fresh, full of local culture and worldly. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts!

Installed in front of the venue is a new work emerging call "Little Strange Things". Made of polished stainless steel and cast glass forms, the garden art dances and plays. The glass forms have solar lights that glow from the hand-made forms. This is art created for the creative venture call "AnnieMarie Design". Enjoy!

Gallery Without Walls, Lake Oswego, OR

 "Dancing Moon Velocity"

Located at the Trolley Stop in downtown Lake Oswego (near Portland) Oregon is the sculpture "Dancing Moon Velocity".  It's a colorful addition to the town's already beautiful sculpture collection.

Carbondale, Colorado

 A new sculpture, “Matelasse”, installed near City Hall in Carbondale, Colorado.

This sculpture started as a flat 5’ x 10’ piece of 1/4” plate steel. Sandblasted, powder coated then hand painted.

Enjoy!

Good Morning Sunshine!

 A new installation of "Good Morning Sunshine" is located downtown St. George.  Here's a cool interview:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=464763197901616

Lowry Aviator publishes images of Tail Wind Park

Nice words from Lowry!

Here's a link for more information:

https://lowryfoundation.org/public-art/

 

 

 

 

Butterflies within a Butterfly

 The newest creation from the artist studio.

A large stainless steel butterfly is suspended between three steel grass reeds. The sculpture stands 14-feet tall and 8.5-feet wide. There is a spring on one cable allowing the giant butterfly to sway and bounce.

The sculpture is finished in a blend of translucent powder coats. In the interior, fused glass hemispheres glow with natural light and solar light.

Enjoy!!

Uncomplicated Moon Returns

Located adjacent to the ticket box office of Fiddler's Green Amphitheater, "Uncomplicated Moon" has returned following the restoration of both the grounds and the sculpture.  Coming soon, Marjorie Park will open this spring with many beautiful sculptures and outdoor gardens.  "Uncomplicated Moon" is near the entrance to invite visitors to explore.

 

"Here it is!!!!"

 "Stairway to Heaven" is installed. Once Fiddler's Green Amphitheater opens for events, you'll be able to experience the climb up the 42 steps of an intricate fused glass installation.

Enjoy!!