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May Issue 2006
Summerville, SC, Presents Eighth Sculpture in the South 2006
Shirley McWorter
On May 20-21, 2006, visitors will experience Sculpture in the South 2006, the 8th annual exhibit and sale in Historic Summerville, SC's Azalea Park. More than 30 nationally known artists will present their sculpture, ranging from miniature to monumental, depicting the whimsical, the inspirational and the fierce. Visitors will discover sculpture in bronze, stone, wood, and terra cotta, suitable for the sitting room or the city park.
An interactive sculpture experience, Sculpture
in the South can transform a visitor into a knowledgeable
and confident sculpture enthusiast. All artists remain on site
all weekend to discuss their work - similar to a studio visit,
but 30 times over. Sculptor Roger Smith (MI) will describe the
clay-to-bronze process that has been "virtually unchanged
for over 4,000 years." Stone sculptor Kelly Borsheim will
give an overview of the stone carving process and how the uniqueness
of each stone can change the direction of a finished piece of
artwork.
Participating for the 8th year is the sculptor with artwork in
the permanent collection at Buckingham Palace - the quick-witted
Texan named Garland Weeks in the black cowboy hat. Garland's historical
depiction of "General Francis Marion" is the centerpiece
of the new Berkeley County (SC) Administrative Building, to be
dedicated May 7, 2006.
Returning for 2006 is the husband/wife collaborative team, Carl
McCleskey and Betsy Scott (GA), who have created monumental wildlife
sculpture for zoos across the country. Roger Martin (NC) reveals
the comic personalities of his wildlife subjects. Lou Greiner
(VA) shapes miniature clay habitats with flora and fauna so delicate
that they are almost transparent.
New to Sculpture in the South this year, Wayne Salge (CO) says his bronzes fall somewhere between abstract and realism - but always recognizable - in angles, lines and planes. Leaving minutely-detailed sculpture to others, Adrianne Winer's (FL) organic female forms call out for the viewer's touch.
Enjoy the 16 pieces of Summerville's permanent
sculpture collection that invites touching, children's Arts Encounters
and sculptor demonstrations.
The event takes place Sat., May 20, from 10am-6pm and Sun., May
21, from 10am- 5pm. Admission for adults is $5. Students of any
age, free. Children free with adult admission. Savor award-winning
SC barbecue (with all the fixin's) from our outdoor grill.
For further info check our SC Institutional Gallery listings, call SIS at 843/851-7800 or at (www.sculptureinthesouth.com).
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