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5th Annual Perrysburg Sculpture Walk

Art. Nature. Community.

PUBLIC ART EXHIBIT

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5th Annual Perrysburg Sculpture Walk - 2025-2026 Exhibition
  • PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION MADE POSSIBLE BY VISIT PERRYSBURG AND ​THE CITY OF PERRYSBURG 
  • Curated and Coordinated by Main ART-ery
September 1, 2025, through August 2026 ​
Visitors are encouraged to walk or drive through the exhibition of thirteen sculptures located along the perimeter and entry way of Woodlands Park, 429 E. Boundary St. in Perrysburg before mid-August 2026.  The sculptures are illuminated at night for a different view of the artwork.
In person guided tours are available. 
​To schedule a walking tour, contact Robin Ballmer at [email protected].

Audio Tour Guide
You can explore the sculptures and hear directly from the artists with the Otocast audio guide, available as a FREE mobile app for Android or Apple devices, or directly in your browser by clicking here.​ You can also experience the guide below:
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MEET THE ARTISTS

Presenting the sculpture artists of the 2025-2026 exhibition.​

J. Aaron Alderman

Brevard, North Carolina
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Title: I Went to See
Medium: Steel, Copper
$ 15,500
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I Went to See is sponsored by Rich and Carla Brundrett
About the Artist
J. Aaron Alderman, a native of Brevard, North Carolina, began his studies at Brevard College. After graduating, he furthered his education under the guidance of local sculptor and college professor Tim Murray, as well as coppersmith J.T. Copper. Through a highly physical process, Alderman creates sculptures that are ego-less, expressive, and deeply emotive, capturing a profound sense of connection through form. Alderman has been awarded multiple public and private commissions and has exhibited his work both across the United States and internationally, in galleries and select juried exhibitions.

Sculpture Overview
Standing eight feet tall, I Went to See by J. Aaron Alderman depicts a rowboat and rower, elevated by the oars as if viewed from beneath the water’s surface. Fabricated from plate steel, steel pipe, and solid steel round stock, the sculpture’s construction is a feat of hand-shaped metalwork. The prow of the boat is bent by hand, and the figure is formed through repeated cycles of heating, bending, and welding the steel until the final shape emerges. Copper accents on the hands and feet add warmth and highlight the rower’s expressive form, achieved by melting brazing rods over copper wire for a cast-like texture. The intertwining lines of the steel create an intricate, almost braid-like effect, revealing the labor-intensive process behind the work. This striking piece has traveled extensively, exhibited in numerous shows and galleries, and remains a compelling example of Alderman’s ability to transform raw metal into dynamic narrative sculpture. 

Artist Statement
"As an artist and a sculptor, I use the repetition of simple lines, in the form of round stock steel, to capture a tender emotional expression of the human and animal form. Through this highly physical process I am driven to create sculptures that are ego-less, expressive in their form, emotive and connective. With simple tools I draw in space, repeating stylized lines, which in turn creates the structure of my sculptures. As each line captures the contours and musculature of the body, these same lines begin to tell a subtle story. Each line builds on the next, flowing with rhythm and pattern, the form is revealed, and the story builds along with the rawness of emotion. Hand-made copper elements accentuate most works, usually highlighting the expressiveness of the hands. Once this process is finalized and oxidation has begun the sculpture is then completed in the presence of the viewer.
          This sculpture was inspired by a simple sketch of a figure in a boat, going on a wending journey. Elevating the boat brings more attention to the sculpture. The use of foreshortening plays with the refractive quality of water but also gives the viewpoint from underwater. The figure is alert, anticipating, almost excited, staring off into the distance. But also, not in control. All these aspects create an introspective mood & a space for quite reflection. And perhaps some unease."

Charles Brouwer

Willis, Virginia
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Title: Hurrying Home
Medium: Locust Wood
$ 8,000
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Hurrying Home is sponsored by
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About the Artist
Charles Brouwer was born in Holland, Michigan, in 1946, he holds a B.A. in English, an Art Education certification from Grand Valley University in Michigan, an M.A. in Painting, and an M.F.A. in Sculpture from Western Michigan University.  He began his teaching career in Australia at Fig Tree High School in Wollongong, New South Wales, and later taught art at Kalamazoo Christian High School before serving as Sculpture Instructor at Western Michigan University.  He served as  Professor of Art at Radford University, from 1987-2008 after which he transitioned to working as a full-time artist.
          Over the course of his career, he has participated in more than 300 exhibitions, including installations and community engagement projects, with work shown in Arkansas, Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, New York, and Wisconsin, as well as in Hungary, Poland, and South Korea.


Sculpture Overview
Hurrying Home by Charles Brouwer balances technical mastery with an open invitation for personal interpretations. This sculpture was chosen for its distinctive concept, unusual material choice, and highly skilled craftsmanship. The piece merges figurative form with symbolic architectural elements. Its base is shaped like “home base,” a clever hint linking it to the artist’s ongoing “Home Bodies” series.  
          Both the artist and the locust wood come from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Locust wood is known for its exceptional durability; locust fence posts can last a century.  The Brouwer sourced the wood from local sawmills as well as raw sections taken directly from trees on  his  own property.   Charles Brouwer built this sculpture from the feet upward, each piece is attached with deck screws in a process the artist likens to sketching, with the flexibility to remove (erase) and refine elements before reattaching them. Lightly sanded with coarse paper and finished with an oil-based deck stain.

Artist Statement
"I believe all works of art (music, writing, visual arts, etc.) begin conversations with us – they do their thing and say, "so what do you think?" And, we respond with our own thoughts and feelings based on our own lives and experiences, and we feel connections with each other and ultimately to something much greater than ourselves."

Robert Garcia

Whitehouse, Ohio
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Title: Wind of Words
Medium: Stainless Steel, Paint
$ 12,000.00

About the Artist
Robert Garcia had a happy childhood disrupted by tragedy and adversity.  Many residential changes and restarts interrupted his early education.  He was raised by his grandparents. His maternal grandmother became his first teacher of earth sciences, spirituality, arts and crafts and the art of improvisation.  With his intermittent education it appeared it was unlikely he would finish school.  Art became his path which led him to earn a Bachelor of Teaching degree from the University of Toledo followed by a Master of Fine Art degree from Ohio State University.  Mr. Garcia retired after 40 years of teaching art in the Toledo Public School System. Throughout his teaching career his paintings, murals, ceramic work, and sculptures have been exhibited in local and national exhibits.  His artwork has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and recognitions and can be found in the permanent collection of the Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Botanical Gardens, Schedel Gardens, The University of Toledo, three commissions for the Toledo Zoo and many other landmark locations in the local area and region as well as in Toledo Spain.

Sculpture Overview
Created especially for the 2025–26 Perrysburg Sculpture Walk and shown here for the first time, Wind of Words stands seven feet tall and five feet wide. The stainless-steel form, rolled and shaped, is finished with translucent paint that reflects and shifts in the light. Slightly arched, the piece evokes a tree swept by powerful gusts, held in the invisible tension of a storm. Both natural and abstract, the sculpture continues Garcia’s exploration of wind-swept trees as expressive forms, uniting material mastery with metaphor. It suggests a parallel between the strength of nature and the shifting currents of human communication. 

Artist Statement
"The great artists and styles of the past inspire, teach and free us to express our creativity in a personal way.  I feel strong influenced by many favorite artists, but I’m most directly influenced and excited by nature, especially the characteristics of the ever-changing sky, trees, and aspects of water.  I marvel at how these elements are realistic and so abstract at the same time and may be depicted so beautifully either way."

James Havens

Woodville, Ohio
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Title: Ohio Quarter
Medium: Stainless Steel

$ 25,000.00

About the Artist 
Upon retirement after a 30-year career with the Ironworkers Local 55 out of Toledo, Ohio, James threw himself into sculpting with steel. In 2000 he was recruited by Owens Community College to teach Artistic Welding, a popular class with students of all ages and backgrounds, many of whom currently compete with their teacher (to his great satisfaction).
          Since 2005, Havens has organized an annual “Sculpture in the Village” show and the Havens Studio is host to the Toledo Area Sculptors Guild. James works in polished stainless steel, painted steel, and bronze. His background in ironwork assures that his pieces are as sound, stable, and virtually indestructible as they are beautiful.
          Havens, who works out of his Gibsonburg studio, has not only won numerous awards and recognition for his artwork, but also received the prestigious Jefferson Award  for his extensive work using art to improve the local community. His work has included the design and implementation of the Public Safety Service Memorial in Gibsonburg; the creation of metal sculptures that are displayed in many locations across Northwest Ohio; and the founding of the annual Sculpture in the Village Arts & Wine Fest and Sculpture in the Village, which is he has coordinated for 20 years.

Sculpture Overview
Created in 2017, James Havens’ Ohio Quarter stands seven feet tall and nearly four feet wide, fabricated entirely from stainless steel. The two-sided work replicates the commemorative Ohio State Quarter: one side depicting George Washington, the other honoring Ohio’s contributions to aviation with imagery of an early aircraft and an astronaut—symbols of pioneers such as Neil Armstrong and John Glenn.
In his 80s, Havens turned to CNC digital production to achieve the precise enlargement of the coin’s faces, a forward-thinking embrace of technology. Yet his craftsmanship is most evident in the hand-cut and welded edge, which stylizes the ridged border of a quarter, and in the sculpted base he also created by hand. The result is both monumental and intricate, a tribute to Ohio’s history and to Havens’ enduring artistry. 
 

Hovey and Perrine

New Knoxville, Ohio
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Title: Leaving the Past Behind
Material: Stainless Steel Flatware
$ 18,500
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Leaving the Past Behind is sponsored by
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About the Artist
Gary Hovey began metalworking in 1981 at a fine art foundry, eventually leading the metal shop. In 2004—ten years after the onset of Parkinson’s disease—he began creating stainless steel wildlife sculptures from forks, knives, and spoons, coining the term “Hoveyware.” Making art became both therapeutic and purposeful, supported by friends and community who contributed materials, assistance, and encouragement.
          Longtime friend and neighbor Jim Perrine has supported Hoveyware since its beginning, offering space for Gary’s first workshop and helping as Parkinson’s progressed. Skilled in leather tooling, construction, project management, and welding, Perrine officially joined Hoveyware Sculptures as a welder and artist in 2019, partnering with Hovey to create his final works.

Sculpture Overview
Standing three feet tall atop a custom-made pedestal by Turner Concrete, Leaving the Past Behind marks both a creative milestone and the closing chapter of a remarkable artistic journey. This stainless-steel heron was inspired by the very first public sculpture created by Gary Hovey—also a heron—bringing the story of “Hoveyware” full circle. Two decades after that first work, Hovey, in collaboration with longtime partner Jim Perrine, produced this final piece that is rich in form, detail, and personality.  Jim Perrine began working with Hovey in 2019, lending his welding skills and creative input to bring the designs to life.
          True to the Hoveyware tradition, the heron is composed entirely of stainless-steel flatware. Forks, knives, and spoons—chosen for their shapes and patterns—are welded together to create layered textures that mimic the bird’s feathers and natural contours. The polished steel reflects light and color from its surroundings, allowing it to stand out vividly in any setting. The varied flatware patterns invite viewers to step closer and explore the intricate craftsmanship.
          The piece is designed to first capture attention for its graceful, lifelike form. Only upon closer inspection does the surprise reveal itself: the bird is constructed entirely from everyday utensils, transformed into art through vision, skill, and humor. Leaving the Past Behind serves as a poignant conclusion to Hovey’s career, created at a time when Parkinson’s disease has made it no longer possible for him to work. It is both a lasting testament to his artistry and a reminder of the ingenuity and joy he and Perrine brought to Hoveyware over the years.


Artist Statement
"Since I can’t work a regular job anymore, making my art gives me purpose. I want my story to inspire others to look for what they can do despite what has happened to them." 

Ray Katz

Pontiac, Michigan
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Title: Excelerator
Medium: Painted Steel
​$ 30,000.00

About the Artist
Ray Katz, a Detroit native and graduate of Mumford High School, discovered his passion for art during his four years of service in the United States Air Force. After returning from the military, he studied at the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts and Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts. He went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts in sculpture and drawing from Wayne State University.
          Katz recently retired after 48 years as Professor of Art at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus but continues to create and exhibit from his studio in Pontiac, Michigan. His sculptures have been shown throughout Michigan, in more than 21 states across the U.S., and internationally in Japan and France. His work is included in numerous private, corporate, and institutional collections.


Sculpture Overview

Excelerator stands nine feet tall and extends six feet deep, constructed from painted steel in a dynamic arrangement of geometric forms. Composed of multiple individually fabricated elements, the sculpture’s parts are precisely welded and bolted together, allowing for disassembly and reassembly. This modular approach not only facilitates construction and installation but also enhances the work’s intricate, layered appearance. The interplay of shapes and the engineered assembly create a sense of movement and complexity, hallmarks of the artist’s sculptural style.

​Artist Statement
"My sculptures are abstract. I use the manipulation of form, in space to
create visual balance, using rhythm, action and movement. The elements combine, to create compositions that convey the implied energy found in my work. Philosophically my sculptures allude to an evolutionary process that we all commonly share in our human experience. The active forms that are brought together represent the flux of life, and embrace transformative concepts such as evolution, metamorphosis and transcendence."

Todd Kime

Ottawa Hills, Ohio
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Title: American Rustic
Medium: Welded Steel, Glass
$ 6,000.00
About the Artist
Architect and artist Todd Kime has built a career that bridges the precision of design with the imagination of fine art. After earning his degree from The Ohio State University, he and his wife, Nancy—also an architect—established Kime Design in 1990, creating custom residential and commercial spaces from their combined studio and gallery in the Toledo area. Sixteen years later, a suggestion from Nancy led Kime to enroll in an art welding class, an experience that opened a new creative path. Today, alongside his architectural work, he produces sculpture and other artworks in his studio, Sight, exploring mediums such as leaded glass, jewelry, and mixed media. His pieces often carry the hallmarks of his architectural training—strong lines, balanced forms, and careful material choices—while inviting interaction and a sense of discovery for those who encounter them.

Sculpture Overview
American Rustic by Todd Kime offers a playful, modern reinterpretation of Grant Wood’s iconic American Gothic. Crafted from weathered steel girders and rebar, the figures’ elongated, minimalist forms evoke the original painting’s stoic farmers while transforming them into abstract, industrial silhouettes. Glass emblems, a blue star medallion for the woman and a red, white, and blue shield for the man, replace traditional clothing details, adding color and symbolic depth. The rusted steel surface enhances the “rustic” theme, while the clean geometric lines and whimsical proportions give the work a distinctly contemporary, tongue‑in‑cheek charm.

​Artist Statement
"From architecture to art, a passion for the creative process drives my work. Using a wide spectrum of materials in various genres of art, I create art for others’ enjoyment. A sense of whimsy is always prevalent in my work. Art allows me to share my passion."

Todd Kime

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Title: Glass Totems
Medium: Welded Steel, Glass
$ 10,000.00 (Set)

About the Artist
Architect and artist Todd Kime has built a career that bridges the precision of design with the imagination of fine art. After earning his degree from The Ohio State University, he and his wife, Nancy—also an architect—established Kime Design in 1990, creating custom residential and commercial spaces from their combined studio and gallery in the Toledo area. Sixteen years later, a suggestion from Nancy led Kime to enroll in an art welding class, an experience that opened a new creative path. Today, alongside his architectural work, he produces sculpture and other artworks in his studio, Sight, exploring mediums such as leaded glass, jewelry, and mixed media. His pieces often carry the hallmarks of his architectural training—strong lines, balanced forms, and careful material choices—while inviting interaction and a sense of discovery for those who encounter them.

Sculpture Overview
Standing in a striking trio, Glass Totems combines architectural precision with the luminous beauty of cast glass. Each column is a carefully balanced arrangement of geometric forms—circles, rectangles, and angular shapes—framed in a slender vertical structure. The vibrant glass panels, in bold hues of red, blue, green, and amber, transform with the shifting light, creating an ever-changing interplay of color and shadow. The composition invites viewers to move around and study each section individually, discovering unique patterns, textures, and layers within the glass. Drawing on his background as an architect, Todd Kime brings a refined sense of proportion and spatial harmony to the work, making Glass Totems both a commanding presence and an intimate visual experience within the outdoor setting.

​Artist Statement
"From architecture to art, a passion for the creative process drives my work. Using a wide spectrum of materials in various genres of art, I create art for others’ enjoyment. A sense of whimsy is always prevalent in my work. Art allows me to share my passion."

Pam Reithmeier

Monclova, Ohio
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Title: Viceroy
Medium: Painted Steel
$ 7,000.00


Viceroy is sponsored by
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About the Artist
Pamela Reithmeier is a sculptor based in the Toledo, Ohio area, where she was born and raised. After earning her master’s degree in special education from the University of Toledo, she spent 34 years teaching before retiring in 2011. She began sculpting in 2002 and has since earned numerous awards and recognitions for her artwork.
          Her sculpture Whimsey received the People’s Choice Award at the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk in 2022, and her work has been exhibited in juried shows and galleries across Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, and Illinois. In addition to public exhibitions, her sculptures are held in private collections and featured in commissioned installations throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Florida.
          Reithmeier’s work often incorporates both salvaged and new materials, and she is known for her imaginative forms and bold use of color. She taught Art Welding at Owens Community College for four years and served as president of the Toledo Area Sculptors Guild from 2011 to 2025. She was also curator of Sculpture in the Village in Gibsonburg, Ohio, from 2020 to 2024.
          Her passion for creativity, education, and community engagement continues to shape her work, bringing joy, curiosity, and color to public spaces throughout the region.


Sculpture Overview
Measuring six feet high and seven feet wide, Viceroy is a bold, hand-painted steel sculpture inspired by the vibrant butterfly of the same name. Created specifically for the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk, the piece was designed with its setting in mind—a location near a city flower garden that will visually echo the butterfly's vivid colors and natural grace.
          The Viceroy butterfly is often mistaken for its near-twin, the Monarch, but can be distinguished by a single horizontal black line on its hind wings—a detail carefully included in Reithmeier’s design. With wide petals forming the base like a blooming flower and a pair of wings raised in mid-flight, the sculpture balances whimsey with precision.
          Reithmeier, a retired special education teacher and passionate nature lover, brings her background in education into her artwork. Her vibrant, approachable sculptures often spark curiosity and conversation, making them ideal for public spaces. Viceroy will serve not only as a visual delight but as a tool for teaching—perfectly aligning with the Sculpture Walk’s mission to foster learning through art.


Artist Statement
"I have always been intrigued by the Monarch Butterfly and was shocked to find out it has a twin! Or almost a twin. The Viceroy is a bit smaller and has an additional black stripe on its lower wings. I decided it needs to be celebrated and would be my next sculpture! Hope you enjoy Viceroy!"

​​Mike Sohikian

Genoa, Ohio
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Title: Four Winds with Braque’s Birds
Medium: Salvaged Steel, Concrete
$ 12,000.00


Four Winds with Braque's Birds is sponsored by
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About the Artist
Mike Sohikian, of Genoa Ohio is a retired ironworker. His distinguished 34-year career earned him the nickname “Iron Mike” for his legendary capabilities in the field. As a full-time sculptor, he still approaches his artwork as an ironworker but advances with the artful eye of a fine artist. Both skill sets intersect when he uses the tools of his trade to bend, cut and shape steel by hand creating one-of- a-kind expressive figurative work. His paintings and sculptures have been published in feature articles and numerous art publications. Most noteworthy is inclusion in The Sculpture Reference (illustrated) by Arthur Williams and four Schiffer Publishing Collectors Editions. He has been recognized with numerous awards, feature articles, and has been featured on area news stations. His paintings and sculptures can be found in over 500 art collections nationwide and in juried sculpture exhibits across the tri-state region.

Sculpture Overview

Towering 12 feet high, Four Winds with Braque’s Birds is a kinetic wind vane created from salvaged steel, uniting the power of wind, myth, and artistic homage. At its center is Mother Nature on the run, a recurring figure in Sohikian’s work.  The mythical figure is depicted as a strong, hoofed female on the move.  In this sculpture she is trailed by a flock of stylized birds, following in her wind draft, suggesting speed and the pull of motion.  The bird forms pay homage to bird imagery of the late French artist Georges Braque.  Anchoring the work are four Japanese characters representing the four winds, drawing from Shinto beliefs that regard wind as both life-giving and life-taking.  This idea links the sculpture’s movement to nature’s shifting forces.

​Artist Statement   
"In Japanese culture, wind is not merely a natural phenomenon, it embodies a rich tapestry of spiritual beliefs, folklore, and artistic expression."

Mike Sohikian

Genoa, Ohio
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Title: Melody
Medium: Salvaged Steel, Concrete
$ 11,000
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Melody is sponsored by
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About the Artist
Mike Sohikian, of Genoa Ohio is a retired ironworker. His distinguished 34-year career earned him the nickname “Iron Mike” for his legendary capabilities in the field. As a full-time sculptor, he still approaches his artwork as an ironworker but advances with the artful eye of a fine artist. Both skill sets intersect when he uses the tools of his trade to bend, cut and shape steel by hand creating one-of- a-kind expressive figurative work. His paintings and sculptures have been published in feature articles and numerous art publications. Most noteworthy is inclusion in The Sculpture Reference (illustrated) by Arthur Williams and four Schiffer Publishing Collectors Editions. He has been recognized with numerous awards, feature articles, and has been featured on area news stations. His paintings and sculptures can be found in over 500 art collections nationwide and in juried sculpture exhibits across the tri-state region.

Sculpture Overview
Standing nine feet tall, Melody is a two-sided sculpture cut from salvaged steel that exemplifies Mike Sohikian’s talent for giving cold, hard steel a sense of movement and grace. The silhouette of a female figure is wrapped in a long steel ribbon resembling a player piano roll, each perforation representing a musical note. Flowing from her head and cascading downward, the ribbon of music forms her hair, spiraling around her figure until it reaches her feet. This lyrical form evokes both melody and motion while defying the inherent solidity of its material. Sohikian approaches his industrial cutting tools much like a painter uses a brush, shaping steel into a composition that celebrates music through form.

​Artist Statement   
"The sculpture melody is simply the transformation of sound to a visual element."

Ken Thompson

Adrian, Michigan
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Title: Inverted Arch #6
Medium: Steel & Limestone 
$ 8,900.00
About the Artist
Ken Thompson of Adrian Michigan holds an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Siena Heights University, a Master of Liberal Studies in Sculpture from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and printmaking from Siena Heights College (University), Adrian, Michigan.

Sculpture Overview

Standing five feet tall and six feet wide, Inverted Arch #6 is a commanding steel form balanced atop a smooth limestone base. The sculpture’s bold, sweeping arc—interrupted by precise angular cuts—creates a striking contrast between solid mass and open space. The negative space at its center becomes an integral part of the composition, framing and reframing the surrounding landscape as viewers move around it. Positioned to align the central opening with a specific view, the work functions both as an object of contemplation and as a lens through which to experience its environment. The inverted arch motif is a recurring theme in Thompson’s work, serving as a study in balance, strength, and spatial relationships, while inviting interpretation and interaction. This award-winning sculpture was recognized with the People’s Choice Award in Cary, North Carolina, underscoring its strong connection with viewers.

Artist Statement:
"I have always had a fascination with buildings and bridges, as well as, the
columns, posts, beams and arches that support them. I come to this world
from a tradition of craftsmanship. I prefer to use materials that convey
strength. I have always felt that good art should be well made and that there is
no excuse for poor craftsmanship.
          I see each sculpture as a 'clean sheet of paper' that presents new
opportunities to discover solutions. Beyond content and suitability, my
sculpture concentrates on the fundamental issues of form and how negative
space defines it, as well as, the techniques employed to create it."

Glenn Zweygardt

Alfred Station, New York
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​Title: Celestial Trace
Medium: Verde Antique Marble & Cast Glass 
$ 20,000.00
About the Artist
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Born and raised in northwest Kansas, Glenn Zweygardt received his BFA from Wichita State University in sculpture and painting. He then earned his MFA from the Rinehart School of Sculpture at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. Glenn has been an active sculptor and educator for 50 plus years. With more than 50 solo exhibitions and multiple purchase awards to his name, he shows works both nationally and internationally. His sculptures are included in many university, museum, outdoor and private collections. Now an emeritus Professor of Sculpture at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Glenn continues to make signature sculptures in his Alfred Station studio. His creations of steel, ductile iron, stainless steel, cast glass, cast bronze and aluminum are often combined with stone from around the world. These sculptures range from monumental outdoor works to small, intimate pieces.

Sculpture Overview
​Crafted from Vermont’s striking Verde Antique marble—a metamorphic stone transformed during the last Ice Age from white marble streaked with green into a green stone veined with white--Celestial Trace carries a deep connection to geological history. As the artist puts it, that marble is “elegant whether it is polished or rough,” and here its rough-hewn surfaces meet smoothly cast glass elements in a dynamic interplay.
          Atop the stone rests a boldly angled plane of cast glass—a bright, translucent shape reminiscent of a celestial orb—that reflects Zweygardt’s decades teaching sculpture at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, where he cast glass pieces in its renowned facilities. The glass is held in place by stainless steel pins and epoxy, uniting materials across technique and texture.
          The vertical stone base and its tilted partner above form an abstract constellation, punctuated by small glass “stars” set into the stone surface. The geometry evokes movement and cosmic relationships, resonant with Zweygardt’s interest in connecting material, form, and the fourth dimension of perception
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Artist Statement:
"Celestial Trace attempts to use the Milky Way and the Cosmos as a point of departure. In Alfred, NY, the night sky can often be a breath-taking experience with views into the celestial forever. Celestial Trace points the way to sky gazing. This sculpture is well traveled. It has been shown in NC, NY, MS, MD and FL in other national public sculpture competitive shows."
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We would like to thank our participating sponsors and community partners ​that have helped make this 2025-2026 exhibition possible.

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