Last week, I spoke with artist James Surls about his artwork’s installation at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The commission sits in a historically sensitive context. A Texas native, Surls noted previous disagreements with the former president’s policies, including being among […]
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William Morrow reflects on his legacy in art
On Sept. 15, from 2:30 to 4:30pm, local art legend, sculptor, blacksmith, poet and second-generation Coloradan William “Bill” Morrow will address his community at the Rifle Library as part of their “Art in The Stacks” event series. The title of Morrow’s talk is “Meet the Legend.” Morrow has spent over 50 years creating larger-than-life metal […]
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‘Helping Hands’ slated for removal
As noted in a Sept. 14 Sopris Sun article, “Carbondale Report: Full Panel, full agenda, full audience”, Carbondale’s “Public Arts Commission (CPAC) voted to remove Stephen Lock’s deteriorating ‘Helping Hands’ sculpture located next to the Near New at Third and Main since 1991.” The news trickled out to the community, and some have expressed their […]
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Beauty in the basic
Elliot Norquist has a thing for shapes and colors. And, it makes sense, having settled in the Rocky Mountains, atop Missouri Heights, with towering triangular peaks permeating the horizon and the seemingly daily changes of colors. Norquist, a metal sculptor, has a show opening at the Launchpad on First Friday, Oct. 7, with a reception […]
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Bill Morrow’s sculptures find home
“I have absolutely no fear of dying.” Bill Morrow, 75 years old, stepped inside from working on a 2002 Buick Rendezvous to join The Sopris Sun by phone. “I’m actually looking forward to the opportunity. But I can’t do it until this sculpture is gone.” Morrow refers to more than a dozen sculptures, spanning subjects, […]
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2021 sees a fresh round of Art Around Town
What’s that “bioluminescent water nymph” doing in Carbondale? “Mahina”, a name meaning “moonlight” in Hawaiian, is one of two sculptures on loan by Fruita-artist Pavia Justinian. Notice any other eye-catching pieces? If not, keep looking. “Matelasse” by Denver-artist Reven Swanson is a twisting yellow ribbon inspired by traditional needle art. “I deeply believe that to […]