Grounds for Sculpture – Carmelita

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Not all of the sculptures were by Seward Johnson. Many were by other, well-known artists. This one is by Autin Wright.

It’s called Carmelita and his web site describes it as follows:

In Carmelita, the simplicity of forms is based on complex concepts and even more complex and elaborate execution. This ambiguity between vision and construction results in Carmelita’s energetic optical presence that is heightened by the LED light within the fiberglass sculpture. In its watery environment, the serpentine qualities of the work animate its primitive iconography and it rises from the lake much as Poseidon rose from the sea.

Of course, in order to see the “energetic optical presence that is heightened by the LED light” you have to be there at night. We weren’t and consequently missed it. If you’d like to see what it looks like at night, follow the link above to see a picture. I was a bit skeptical but having seen the picture I rather like it.

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Taken with a Fuji X-E3 and Fuji XC 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OSS II

Grounds for Sculpture – Sculptures in or near the visitor’s center

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After “Confrontational Vulnerability“, I think that this was the first sculpture I saw. It’s by Seward Johnson, and it’s called “King Lear”. It’s 20 feet tall and stands just outside the Visitor’s Center.

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Detail of “King Lear”

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“Space, Conquer or Die – Swiatowid” by Andrzej Pitynski

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In the lobby of the Visitor’s Center. I’m afraid I didn’t get the name.

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Model for Redon’s Fantasy of Venus by Seward Johnson.

Taken with a Fuji X-E3 and Fuji XC 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OSS II