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Statues and Sculptures
"The Bean" Glows at Dawn
One early December morning, I went downtown to photograph "The Bean"; the lighting was perfect and I had this view all to myself.
Snowglobe
From every vantage point, "The Bean" absolutely shines. From this angle, it resembles a snow globe perched upon a hedge in Millennium Park.
A Centerpiece of Millennium Park
Against a backdrop of Chicago's architecture, "The Bean" shines brightly.
Framed by a "Constellation"
A bridge is framed by a wonderful sculpture that can be found just off the Riverwalk in downtown Chicago, at the corner of Canal and Lake Street.
Seussical
I look at the sculpture "Constellation" and I think of Dr. Seuss.
"Magdalene" in the Fall
At the intersection of Congress parkway and Michigan Avenue stands a living sculpture by artist Dessa Kirk. In the fall, "Magdalene" blends in with the autumn landscape of downtown Chicago.
"Magdalene" in the Winter
During the winter months, Dessa Kirk’s statue of "Magdalene" takes on the color of the season as she once again blends in perfectly with her surroundings.
"The Bowman"
Against a beautiful Chicago backdrop, "The Bowman" stands proud.
"The Bowman"
The bronze Indian known as "The Bowman" creates a wonderful silhouette on a February morning in downtown Chicago, He has been standing on this corner for 95 years.
"The Spearman"
For the past 95 years, "The Spearman" has stood on the south side of Congress Parkway while the Bowman has graced the other side.
The Art Institute Lions
As they have for so many years, the lions stand guard over the entrance to Chicago’s Art Institute.
"The Crossing"
I loved the building in the background highlighting this sculpture titled "The Crossing".
"Hallow"
Artist Daniel Popper's exhibit of Human + Nature at the Morton Arboretum was an absolute delight.
"Hallow" was one beautiful example.
"Hallow" was one beautiful example.
The Heart of "Hallow"
Artist Daniel Popper's sculpture "Hallow" is an amazing work of art. On this particular fall day, her heart was on display.
"UMI" in the Fall
Artist Daniel Popper's sculpture "UMI" showed a rainbow of fall color on a beautiful autumn day.
"Basilica"
Two hands reaching out from the earth are highlighted in South African artist Daniel Popper's sculpture "Basilica".
"Heartwood"
Daniel Popper's sculpture of "Heartwood" highlights the similarities between thumb prints and tree rings.
"Ginko"
The leaves of a Ginko tree are featured in Daniel Popper's sculpture titled "Ginko".
Monday
The trolls at the Morton Arboretum were wonderful.
"The Gates"
For 16 days in February 2005, 7500 saffron colored gates lined 23 miles of paths through New York’s Central Park. A creation by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, “The Gates” drew 4 million visitors to Central Park during it’s two week run. I was fortunate enough to be one of them.
"Rock Paper Scissors"
What is your play?
Rock, Paper, or Scissors?
Rock, Paper, or Scissors?
The Crane
In Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding the crane represents peace. It has been said that folding 1000 of these can make wishes come true.
"The Ghost Rider"
Another one of my favorite sculptures found at the Goldwell Open Air Museum is "The Ghost Rider". This unique place is adjacent to the ghost town of Rhyolite Nevada, a short drive from Death Valley National Park.
"The Last Supper"
In the desert near Death Valley National Park, a very unique depiction of the last Supper can be found. For over thirty years, this has been the centerpiece of the Goldwell Open Air Museum which is adjacent to the ghost town of Rhyolite Nevada.
A Special Lady
On an island bearing her name, Lady Liberty stands tall, welcoming people to this beautiful country of ours.
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