Public Art in Chicago
Good art in public places is one of the hallmarks of a great city. Here are images of sculptures, monuments, memorials, murals, reliefs, fountains and amenities at public places in Chicago... A Blog dedicated to the Sculpture Community of Chicago... Past, Present and Future... Please do not use any image without written permission.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
LSE: 2008 [Abduction - by Ron Gard]
Abduction ..
Sculptor: Ron Gard
Location: Burton and Wells..
Sponsor: Old Town Merchants and Residents Assn.
The official website of "Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit, " click here .. describes this as ...
Gard has created numerous works that fold back on themselves or are juxta-posed to create a sense of tension or animation. This pairing of elements or doubling of elements is not an absolute. Often a singular image will pop into his head fully formed and only requires him to trace them into the real work. There is always a sense of play, a sense of adventure and of exploration, but it starts with play.
Ron Gard has owned and operated a custom fabrication business for over 30 years. He has also worked sculpturally for just as many years. He has worked in a wide range of media including wood, various metal and fiberglass..
# For more images from Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit click here ...
# For official website of Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit, click here ..
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