I love sculptures like that. Wouldn't it be cool to have one in your yard?
When we drove up to Seattle last year we got the chance to see all the sculptures in the city park there. It was really cool. There was one of a giant typewriter eraser. Sooner or later no one is going to know what those are! lol
Now that's what I call organic sculpture! Thanks for sharing this artist and his beautiful work--Houston must be proud. p.s. I just finished Yann Martell's new book: Beatrice and Virgil and thought you might find it worth a read too as Virgil is a howler monkey. Happy week!
Love them! They remind me of flower petals or pinwheels or...They're so cool! Thanks for sharing. RYc: I think next week will be Boston's Chinatown. hehe
Hi Snap, I did not know of Suris, but see he is from CO. Also, there is a private residence in my neighborhood that has a sculpture in this style - I wonder if it's a Suris? I'll ask if I ever see the homeowners outside.
Amazing ! I can just imagine the shadows cast by these awesome creations. Thanks for sharing the beauty you found. Hugs !
April 20, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Mr. Dragon and I headed over to the beautiful Rice University campus to see the seven James Surls sculptures that are visiting for six months. The public exhibition, "Magnificent Seven: Houston Celebrates Surls," features monumental bronze and steel outdoor sculpture, some of which were unveiled and exhibited along New York's Park Avenue last year. Ranging between 750 and 2,200 pounds, the sculptures include Surls' signature forms of flowers, diamonds and eyes. The Rice Public Art Program joined with the Houston Arts Alliance to sponsor the exhibition.
Surls has deep roots in the Houston arts community. Among other endeavors, he taught at the University of Houston and helped create Lawndale Art Center, a nonprofit alternative space for the exhibition of contemporary works in all media, which helped launch Houston as a significant player in the national art scene. He and his wife now live in Colorado.
"I like to take things that you see in the natural world and cast them in a new light," Surls said. "I like to make art of the things we see in the natural world that are repeated over and over again, like the spiral -- it's in a baby's cowlick, a blowing seed, the wind." (Information and quote from Rice University News Media.) I was in such a hurry to get this posted that I forgot one of the most important parts: Mosaic Monday is hosted by the lovely (and forgiving) Mary at The Dear Little Red House. Be sure to visit to see the other participants.
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Close this window Jump to comment formI love sculptures like that. Wouldn't it be cool to have one in your yard?
When we drove up to Seattle last year we got the chance to see all the sculptures in the city park there. It was really cool. There was one of a giant typewriter eraser. Sooner or later no one is going to know what those are! lol
April 18, 2010 at 5:47 PM
I love these sculptures. They almost look like windmills. Wish I could see them in person.
April 18, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Your mosaics are lovely. I like the way you've photographed the sculptures and placed them in the mosaics.
April 18, 2010 at 6:56 PM
What great shots!!
m ^..^
April 18, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Wonderful mosaics!
April 18, 2010 at 8:44 PM
I would love anyone of those sculptures in the garden. Wonderful mosaics.
April 18, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing your great photos with us.
April 18, 2010 at 9:27 PM
How very interesting. I must try to get down to Rice to see this exhibit. Thanks for posting about it.
April 18, 2010 at 9:51 PM
This is a great way to spend the after noon. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Nicole/Beadwright
April 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Houston is on my bucket list. The Menil Collection, Cy Twombly and the Rothko Chapel are just 3 of the treasures there. Lucky you!!
April 19, 2010 at 12:17 AM
nice mosaic... and a great experience too! have a nice week!
thanks for visiting my blog and also, you might want to pass by again to join my first giveaway... a photo print of your choice!
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April 19, 2010 at 2:50 AM
Looks like a nice way to spend the day. I love the cool looking sculptures.
April 19, 2010 at 4:05 AM
Now that's what I call organic sculpture! Thanks for sharing this artist and his beautiful work--Houston must be proud.
p.s. I just finished Yann Martell's new book: Beatrice and Virgil and thought you might find it worth a read too as Virgil is a howler monkey.
Happy week!
April 19, 2010 at 7:29 AM
It seems monumental to move such large sculptures around! Wonderful that they can have a broader audience.
Amanda
April 19, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Great mosaics. Isn't it good to get out and enjoy these types of exhibits? Have a great week!
April 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM
It's amazing to me that sculptures of that size can be transported around the country for shows....but lucky for you they can be. Beautiful pieces!
April 19, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Very interesting sculptures. Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog.
April 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Love your mosaics
you are very creative :))))))
April 19, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Love them! They remind me of flower petals or pinwheels or...They're so cool! Thanks for sharing. RYc: I think next week will be Boston's Chinatown. hehe
April 19, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Hi Snap,
I did not know of Suris, but see he is from CO. Also, there is a private residence in my neighborhood that has a sculpture in this style - I wonder if it's a Suris? I'll ask if I ever see the homeowners outside.
April 19, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing at MM. :)
April 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM
These are beautiful sculptures. They look like flower petals.
Your mosaic is well put together. Lovely!
April 19, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Looks like a beautiful campus and the sculptures are just impressive. I bet they look even better in person.
Nice shots.
Darryl and Ruth : )
April 20, 2010 at 1:00 AM
Amazing ! I can just imagine the shadows cast by these awesome creations. Thanks for sharing the beauty you found.
Hugs !
April 20, 2010 at 7:55 AM