Artist: Steven Brooks Artist's Statement- Born in New York City, I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in Connecticut since graduating from Pratt Institute with honors and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. I was a licensed architect in New York, an NCIDQ qualified Interior Designer and a LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council. Together with my business partner …
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Welcome to Bethel!
From May 2017 through 2018, Bethel's historic downtown will feature large outdoor works created by distinguished sculptors from the local region and beyond. Many of these pieces are for sale (purchase prices can be found by clicking on "Read More" in the descriptions below). Please email info@bethelartsct.org for purchase information.
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02FALLING TABLES
Artist: Todd Austin Artist's Statement- Falling Tables is a representation of the current political upheaval that is occurring in our country. With the concept that whatever discussions of progress that were "on the table" are now completely without solid weight. Not only do these tables represent the center of a home, these objects of keen necessity represent the meeting place of family and …
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03WAKING UP
Artist: Jodi Carlson Artist's Statement- Aluminum, repurposed street signs, 2-part auto paint. Jodi Carlson is a metal sculptor who creates abstract and semi-abstract art. She specializes in aluminum welding and using repurposed materials such as street signs, advertisements and tools in her sculptures. Her large scale work can be seen in public art at the Leonia Sculpture Garden in in …
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04GREEN
Artist: Richard Pitts Artist's Statement- Originally from New Jersey, Richard Pitts is a Pratt Institute graduate with a military background who began with a studio on 18th Street, NYC, is a founding member of the First Street Gallery now located in Chelsea, NY (an artist run gallery), full professor of Fine Art at the Fashion Institute of Technology, founding member of Urban Studio Unbound, …
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05SARCOPHAGUS
Artist: Daniel Lewis Artist's Statement- Coming Soon. This piece is for sale: $6000 …
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06HIGH RISE NEST
Artist: Kate Winn Artist's Statement- I’ve noticed that I return over and over to certain themes, abstract forms, and compositions. I’m not sure why. There is something about the line between atmosphere and earth, about the interaction between the tops of trees and air that attracts my eye. I am drawn to sky reflected in water on the ground, cold and dusk, the patterns of melting snow on a …
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07THE KISS
Artist: B.A. D'Alessandro - Artist's Statement- Every time I step into the studio to weld I am excited at the prospect of making a new sculpture; I look forward to the process. The challenge of taking an industrial product, cutting and fabricating shapes, then welding them together to create a strong, three-dimensional design brings joy to my soul. There is nothing more invigorating than …
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08WINTER
Artist: Justin Pearlman Artist's Statement- Coming Soon. This piece is for sale: $25000 …
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09FIRE DANCE
Artist: Steven Brooks This piece is for sale: $5800 Artist's Statement- Born in New York City, I grew up in New Jersey and have lived in Connecticut since graduating from Pratt Institute with honors and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design. I was a licensed architect in New York, an NCIDQ qualified Interior Designer and a LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council. …
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10THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN
Artist: Jim Felice Artist's Statement- As a musician, I’ve learned that a performer responds to the unique energy of a particular time and place. By interacting with new materials and configurations each day, I incorporate spontaneity and improvisation into my creative process. Playing with material, form, color and shape allows me to combine unexpected variables. I approach sculpting like a …
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11ROGUE WAVE
Artist: Thomas Manning Artist's Statement- Coming Soon. This piece is for sale: $7000 …