by FranconiaSculpturePark | Mar 14, 2019 | On Display Now, Open Studio, Open Studio 2019
‘I Worried’ 6.5’ (poles) by 1.5 – 2’ (signs) | 78” (poles) by 18”-24” (signs) Modified street signs, sound recordings (from plant leaves, skin, and nature sounds), solar powered sound system (solar panel, battery, adapter, controller, MP3 player, motion sensor,...
by FranconiaSculpturePark | Feb 10, 2019 | Hot Metal, Hot Metal 2015, Hot Metal 2018, On Display Now, Open Studio, Open Studio 2011
Observatory A 17’ 2” x 13’ 4” x 7’ 3” Fabricated steel, cast iron 2015 2015 Hot Metal Artist/Coordinator Artist Statement Araan Schmidt’s practice involves a direct confrontation with stubborn materials, resulting in forms like this cast iron tube, which...
by FranconiaSculpturePark | Feb 10, 2019 | Open Studio, Open Studio 2011
2011 Open Studio Fellow There are no enemies 22′ x 20′ x 123′ Mirror, wood, steel, fabric, concrete and earth 2011 Artist Statement I build sculptures for people to both climb and hide behind. They are a vantage point and a mask; simultaneously a way...
by FranconiaSculpturePark | Feb 10, 2019 | Open Studio, Open Studio 2011
2011 Open Studio Fellow Sioux Sun 8′ x 4′ x 2′ Indian Granite & African Granite 2011 Artist Statement Although I have worked in a variety of materials, including bronze, iron, steel, stainless steel, glass, and wood, it is stone that captures my...
by FranconiaSculpturePark | Feb 8, 2019 | Open Studio, Open Studio 2012
2012 Open Studio Fellowship Artists Safety Zone 16′ x 30′ x 3′ Granulated Rubber 2012 Artist Statement Safety zone is a slightly raised dance floor based on Roman symbols for crossroads. Drawings it’s title from an African Hymn that sppeaks of...
by FranconiaSculpturePark | Feb 8, 2019 | Open Studio, Open Studio 2012
2012 Open Studio Fellowship Artists Everything You Need Is Already Here 12’1″ x 64’9″ x 30’2″ Wood and Steel, Painted 2012 Artist Statement My sculpture inspires the viewer through scale, form, color, and composition. My design work...
