The sculptures of pop artist Roy Liechtenstein are massive and very colorful. One of the most intriguing of his pieces is the house above which is a flat, still fixture, but, as one walks by it, the house seems to spin around (sorry this fascinating effect cannot be captured in the photo).
The exquisite glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly are my personal favorites and, in my opinion, perfect for this garden setting. The above piece is called “End Of the Day” because it is comprised from pieces broken off other sculptures or that Chihuly did not use in finished works. Rather than disposing of them, he put them all together to make this beautiful tower of glittering glass. “End Of the Day” was purchased by a local benefactor for $180,000 and donated to Fairchild Gardens for everyone to enjoy.
The massive bronze statues of Fernando Botero are not my favorite style of art but I must admit they look very cool and very dramatic in a peaceful garden!
6 comments:
Thanks for taking us along on this exquisite garden tour. The sculptures are enchanting...the house sure looks like a 3-D structure!!
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Hi Rusty...Unusual pieces, like you I like the glass sculptures and in the right setting would look stunning.
I must say though that one of those bronze pieces would look nice in my little wood!!!
I can dream can't I?
I love the blue things in the water.
Thanks for the art tour, that must have been great for you and the kids. Lichtenstein is so amazing. I love the cobra-like glass sculptures rising out of the pond. The last bronze statue of Fernando Botero reminds me of Gustav Vigeland's large statutes, and of Vigeland Park in Oslo.
Wow - how cool!! I kinda like the Botero sculptures. It must have all been so amazing in that setting.
I love Fairchild! One of my regular garden haunts!!!! Great Pix
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