I received approval for my design of a marble and granite monument I will be carving that is going in Cave Hill Cemetery here in Louisville. It is a beautiful cemetery and it will be really cool to have one of my pieces permanently become part of its rich heritage. I will post some of my time lapses throughout the carving process.
The first two of twelve Indiana Limestone Horse Head Sculptures are loaded up to be delivered to be crated and shipped. These are based on “Into the Wind” but are 26” tall. “Into the Wind” is 19” tall. These are going to a project in New York ad will be at the entrances of the project.
Two of the twelve Indiana Limestone horse head sculptures are complete. These are based on “Into the Wind”, but are much larger.They will be placed on top of 6’ tall columns at the entrance to a new condo complex.
“Serenity” is my first fountain that I have sculpted. The fact that water was involved created some challenges that I typically have not had to deal with. I never realized how clingy water is. It took a lot of experimentation to get the water to flow the way I wanted. I did get there though!
She also created a different challenge in that the installation was not really easy at all. I could not bring a crane in because of overhead obstacles and a very narrow entry. I had to use a small gantry to lift it up stairs, a pallet jack to move it into place and then reset the gantry to lift it off the pallet jack. Quite a bit of work to move 2000 pounds!
I love her figurative yet contemporary “Green Man” language. She really fits in her new setting. She joins “Two Brothers” a bench I carved that this client purchased several years back. They commissioned this piece to compliment the bench. Her closed eyes and soothing sound of the water running really compliment the beautiful garden in which they are the featured elements.
The walls around “For Liberum” have been painted and the stainless steel hand rails are in at the top. I really like how the walls now tie into the sculpture and are no longer distracting. It is a very peaceful place to sit and reflect!
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"If The Spirit Is Willing" is carved from Indiana Limestone. The bird above is representative of the spirit and will of the young lady below.
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. These are the two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. There are other elements of this sculptural experience that are not all completely shown in this picture. You can see some of the stainless steel poles. These have Indiana Limestone birds on then and are a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. You can see part of one or the history pillars that are along the path. These Indiana Limestone pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Sea Serpent" is a three piece sculpture carved from Indiana Limestone. It is 98"l x 16"w x 36"t.
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Peace Lilly" is carved from Indiana Limestone. It started its life being titled "Vortex". However, as I moved forward with the piece, that name just did not fit. Once the general shape emerged, it reminded me much more of a flower. As I looked at photos, there was one of a folded over peace lilly that really struck me. Thus the name. It is 29.5 x 19.5 x 12.75.
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Zephyr and Flora" was carved from a 37000 pound block of Indiana Limestone. It is now the centerpiece of a beautiful garden in Frankfort, KY. It measures 108"l x 54"w x 48"t.
This is one of my favorite pictures of "Cor Liberum"
""Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Cor Liberum" is my largest sculptural experience that I have completed. At a budget of $190,000.00, it is also the largest from a financial perspective. This experience expresses the history and foundation of Norton Hospital Audubon Campus. The sculptural experience consists of two central figures, the care giver and the patient, They are carved from Indiana Limestone. They express the caring nature of the Norton family. The negative space between the figures creates a heart. This heart references the fact that the second heart transplant in the world was done here at Norton Audubon. Of the Eight stainless steel poles that represent the trees of the Audubon Neighborhood, five have Indiana Limestone birds on them. This too is a reference to the fact that Norton is a part of the Audubon community. However, they also reference liberating the spirit. The path that leads to the central figures is a winding path that is at an incline. This symbolizes the struggle through the journey of life. There are six Indiana Limestone history pillars that line the path. These pillars give homage to the critical points along the path of Nortons life that have shaped it into the institution it is today. Finally, there is a simple Indiana Limestone bench that is at the beginning and end of the path. These benches allow visitors to sit and enjoy the experience. If you are in Louisville, KY, stop by and enjoy the experience. Walk the path, sit on the benches, just enjoy the view.
"Francis" was carved from a block of Indiana Limestone. In his hair and beard hide many little animals that enjoy the comfort of his protection. He measures 36"l x 36"w x 49"t.
"Sylvanus", Roman god of nature, was carved from Indiana Limestone. Within the hair are several small animals enjoying the protection of the Roman god.
"Cattails" is a partial relief sculpture designed to be nestled in an outdoor garden. It is only 2" thick, but pins hidden in the bottom give it the ability to stand independently.
"Wisdom" is carved from Indiana Limestone and can be an indoor or outdoor piece. This is one of a series of eyes I carved for a solo show I had at PYRO Gallery in Louisville, KY.
"Dance" is carved from Indiana Limestone and sits on a stainless steel base. I carved this piece for the KYANA Outdoor Sculptors Guild show at Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden in Utica, Indiana. It sold opening night!
"Majestic" is carved from Black Pearl Soapstone and is suitable as an indoor or outdoor sculpture. This is the first horse head I carved. This particular soapstone is very hard, so carving the horse was a challenge. However, I like the way it turned out.