Wind & Light: Kinetic Sculpture by George Sherwood
Through August 15, 2008
Visitors to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are mesmerized by George Sherwood’s large-scale kinetic sculpture “Wind Orchid.” We’re delighted to present “Wind & Light,” an exhibit of kinetic works by this acclaimed artist. June LaCombe is curator of this show, which will continue through August 15. George Sherwood’s kinetic sculpture appears to have a life of its own. Visitors say they could easily spend hours gazing at the Sherwood work in our permanent collection, ‘Wind Orchid,’ as it turns either languidly or energetically, depending on the wind speed and direction. The light flashes on the stainless steel petals that crown each rotating stem, reflecting even into the Visitor Center across the Great Lawn from the sculpture. The 2008 exhibit features 10 pieces of Sherwood’s sculpture, including a pair of herons in the Slater Forest Pond and a 30-foot-high piece, ‘Tendrils.’this piece for the Gardens. Visitors are fascinated by the play of light and wind on moving shapes drawn from nature. Entry to the exhibit is free with regular Gardens admission fees. Of course, admission is always free for members. To see images of George Sherwood’s sculpture in motion, visit George Sherwood’s Web site.
‘Flower Girls’
Photographs by Patrisha McLean
July 29 – August 11
Patrisha McLean captures the essence of both flowers and girlhood in her ‘Flower Girl’ photographs. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will exhibit about a dozen of these delightful and beautifully executed works from July 29 through August 11 in the Visitor Center. Please allow some extra time during your visit to enjoy this show. All the photographs will be for sale.
On Sunday, August 3, please join us for a talk by the artist at 2 p.m., followed by a reception from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit, as well as the talk and reception, are free for members and with regular Gardens admission for non-members.
Patrisha uses a 2-1/4, non-digital camera. Her extensive gardens are her studio and furnish all of the flowers that she uses. In fact, she grows some specifically for their photogrenic properties. The models for these photographs are all young girls from her midcoat Maine community.
The ‘Flower Girls’ project begins with the arrival of spring’s first flowers - dandelions and lily-of-the-valley - and continues through the growing season until the sunflowers and hydrangea.
Pictured is ‘Isadora with Mask of Old Roses,’ cropped according to this Web site’s parameters.