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the market , be sure to bring a lot of capital . More than afew of the sculptures have been assessed at hundreds of thousands of dollars .
It ’ s an eclectic collection . “ Dyad ” is a 6-foot-10 piece by Martha Walker of Brooklyn , and is priced at $ 20,000 . It is placed in the second position along the trail , on the south bank of Laurel Pond .
The sculpture is made out of “ puddled steel .” The metal is liquefied and then dripped one drop at atime — much like the trickles of a melting candle . Walker says her sculpture reminds her of snorkeling in acoral reef . “ You know when you put on goggles ,” she says , “ and you look underwater for the first time , and you go , ‘ Woah !’ You see these things that look like they ’ re from some other place .”
Walker , a graduate of Pratt Institute , says each sculpture can be interpreted in a unique way depending on who looks at it . “ Everyone has their own feelings about it ,” she says . “ Frequently , I hear people say , ‘ Oh , that looks like an octopus ,’ or it ‘ looks like a cloud ’ — and that ’ s great !”
Broadfoot spent months deciding where to install each sculpture . A major factor , the curator says , is how the artwork blends in with surrounding terrain . He says he chose the location for “ Dyad ” next to the water ’ s edge because it appears “ very organic .” It is “ as if it almost came out of the pond , like asea creature ,” he observes .
“ Sandalphon ,” a12-ton sculpture by Harry Gordon of Lambertville , mimics the form of an evergreen rising from the ground behind it , according to Broadfoot . And “ Magic in the Air ” simulates the subtle motions of wispy grasses nearby . The piece , made of eight granite stones atop steel rods fixed in a base of green serpentine , is the only sculpture in the arboretum ’ s collection that moves .
“ So many look at this , and they giggle ,” the curator says of the piece by Jeffrey Breslow of Chicago .
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“ And they laugh . It just brings such positive energy .”
On Sept . 18 , the arboretum will hold a family fun day with guided tours of the sculpture trail ; the event will also feature entertainment for children and food trucks . The next day , continental breakfast will be served during a panel discussion with some participating artists . Later , there will be a VIP reception for qualified sponsors . ■
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“ Robber ’ s Roost ,” an installation by artist Jon Krawczyk .
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Those who would like to help defray the cost of transportation and installation of a sculpture can take advantage of sponsorship opportunities , which range from $ 1,000 to $ 5,000 . They include recognition in the sculpture trail ’ s brochure , up to six tickets for the project ’ s opening reception and other gifts . To contribute toward the cost of the project , visit laurelwoodarboretum . org .
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COURTESY OF LORRAINE MEYER |