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Pines Cones are sandstone sculptures created by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Landscape-Company/Blue-Mountain-Stone-inc-215019108674456/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Mountain Stone</a>, a sandstone quarry in Lyons Colorado.

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Thomas Merton famously said, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." Art in public spaces welcomes the community to experience the joys of art in their daily lives. 

Pine Cones by Blue Mountain Stone 

Lyons Public Art and the heARTS of LYONS, An Art Collection All Over Town

We Welcome You by Sally King is located on the corner of High Street and Highway 36. It was created with wood, stucco, paint, and dye. Sally King is a Lyons local who hopes to spark creativity in her community. She is known for her colorful and whimsical bear paintings and her vibrant floral paintings. We Welcome You is a 3d manifestation of Sally King's bears and are permanently placed to welcome visitors to Lyons. They are a celebration of the Black bears that live in this area and the nature that surrounds the Lyons community. "Art is not made in isolation. It's a weaving of people, food, community, nature. I believe art is not only about making beauty, it's about speaking our truth to empower and bring people together." Sally King has been featured in the tandem Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and Lyons Regional Library art shows and her work is recognized throughout the community. As you walk through town and visit businesses, you will likely see her works gracing the walls of real estate offices and galleries.To see more of Sally King's work, visit her website.

"It's a weaving of people, food, community, nature. I believe art is not only about making beauty, it's about speaking our truth to empower and bring people together." Sally King

We Welcome You by Sally King

Hannah Finch-Phillips painted one of the utility boxes in LaVern Johnson Park in 2021. She created an illusion piece so that the box would blend in with the surrounding scenery. LaVern Johnson Park is a historic park adjacent to Lyons downtown. The St. Vrain River runs along red cliffs that house golden eagles. Each side of the utility box shows a different piece of LaVern Johnson Park; the cliffs, the recreation fields, and the trees that fill the park.Creative Outlets is funded by the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF). The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission hopes to continue this program with the support of the LCF to take utilitarian aspects of our community and turn them into something beautiful.

Creative Outlets brings beauty to unexpected places by selecting utility and power boxes in our parks and hiring talented artists to paint vibrant murals on them.

Creative Outlets by Hannah Finch-Phillips

When he approached painting a utility box in LaVern Johnson Park, Ryan Sohlden was inspired by the history of the park. The historic park, which was previously called Meadow Park, was not always just open space, railroad tracks ran through the area during the height of the quarry industry. The town needed a place where trains could turn around to travel back down to Denver. Meadow park was the perfect spot for that.The trains that ran from Denver to Lyons not only carried sandstone and limestone but passengers as well. Travelers would come to Lyons and then continue their journey up to Rocky Mountain National Park and Longs Peak. Ryan Sohlden worked with the Lyons Redstone Museum to create an accurate depiction of the trains that would travel through Lyons, into Meadow Park, and back to Denver.To learn more about Lyons history, take the Lyons Historic District Walking Tour hosted on this app.

Creative Outlets is funded by the Lyons Community Foundation with the goal of adding vibrant artwork to our community.

Creative Outlets by Ryan Sohlden 

Eileen Coughlin Turnbull is a local artist who works in charcoal, paint, and sculpture. Cultural Crossroads is a hempcrete sculpture and is a permanent addition to the heARTS of LYONS program. Hempcrete is a biocomposite material that is lightweight and ideal for all climates. Hempcrete is often used in construction because of its strength and insulating qualities. Eileen Coughlin Turnbull uses it for her wall-hanging sculptures because of its durability, lightweight nature, and aesthetic appeal it offers. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission selected a shelter in LaVern Johnson Park for this sculpture because it is a place where both locals and visitors gather. LaVern Johnson Park is a historic park adjacent to Lyons' downtown district. The St. Vrain River runs through the park and the recreation centers are surrounded by red cliffs. The heart of LaVern Johnson Park offered the perfect home for Cultural Crossroads. Learn more about Eileen Coughlin Turnbull and the pieces she has available by following her on facebook! This sculpture was placed by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission. This program is sponsored by the Lyons Community Foundation.

"Art is my way of capturing and honoring a vision of the survival of the endangered." -Eileen Coughlin Turnbull

Cultural Crossroads by Eileen Coughlin Turnbull 

Lollipop TreeArtist statement/Inherent Themes: - Look Up to locate yourself. The wider horizon is our source and destination. - The Calligraphy of bird wings gliding overhead. Information comes from connected observation. - Our relationship with Nature informs our Inspiration. I live on a river in Lyons, Colorado and make my artworks there. I am inspired by the movements of Nature, the wind and water and the interaction of the viewer. My work often finds its way to urban display sites. My work is friendly, connecting, optimistic and about this important moment. I have been creating kinetic wind activated artworks for many years. They are durable and long lived. They come alive.

Materials: Painted Steel, sealed Ball BearingsA tower mounted kinetic artwork 17' tall. video can be seen at www.JohnKingArts.com

Lollipop Tree by John King

Artist Statement: For over 32 years, I have been sculpting professionally. During that time, I have created public art and sculptures on three continents and in several countries, including the United States, China, Thailand and India. My Bronzes are on view in public spaces at Hudson Gardens, CO; Gillette, WY; Sioux Falls, SD; Mason City, IA; St. Paul, MN and more. In addition, they appear at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado and the Underwater Museum of Art in Florida.I am a women sculptor of color. My sculptures can be best described as figurative, stylistic representations of moments in life, a zeitgeist of my surroundings. I love creating in 3-D and believe in bringing art outside white walls and into public spaces to create a sense of community pride. Public art placemaking is the art of creating memorable experiences that are potentially transformative. Just like a house is transformed into a home with art, a space is transformed into a place with sculpture.

Day's Catch is a work by Highland's Ranch-based sculptor artist Shohini is originally from India. She graduated from the renowned Sir J.J. School of Art, in Mumbai, India in 1993, where she continued as a Lecturer at her Alma Marta while pursuing her art. Since moving to the United States in 1998, She she has developed her style from years of experience of creating across two continents, balancing the Asian approach to artistic aesthetics and the Western world of art called Humanism, which—at its most basic—places renewed values on intrinsic human anatomic knowledge, and the experience of this world. Sculpting and drawing from her multiple environments has nurtured and developed a unique global sentiment of humanity which is portrayed in her art with an eclectic approach to her body of work, form and sculpture. Her Art work is often described as being figurative, a stylistic representation of everyday fun, moving and powerful.The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission on behalf of the Town of Lyons is proud to display her work as part of our heARTS of LYONS art all over town public art program.

Day's Catch by Shohini Gosh

The Phoenix by Sally Truitt and Kahlie PinelloSee more of Sally Truitt's work here.

The Phoenix by Sally Truitt and Kahlie Pinello

The Phoenix by Sally Truitt and Kahlie Sue Pinello

Jonathan Corson-Rikert was an active member of the art community in Madison, Wisconsin. He served on the board of a cooperative gallery, exhibited his work in several galleries, and competed successfully for public art projects. Jonathan Corson-Rikert's sculptures were chosen for the 1980 Wisconsin Biennale and the permanent collection of the Madison Art Center, now the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.To see his portfolio and learn more about his process, visit his website at https://art.corsonrikert.com/homeSponsored by the Lyons Community Foundation

My sculptures and two-dimensional works engage users through blends of organic, geometric, and architectural forms. Positive and negative spaces interact via cut-outs, layered curved profiles, projected shadows, and transitions of light and color. My sculptures are approachable at human scale, inviting the viewer to move around the work to explore planes, edges and volumes accentuated by bold color. They evoke rather than faithfully reproduce natural forms and draw on diverse artistic references from Maurice Sendak (In the Night Kitchen) to Henri Matisse cutouts, Anthony Caro and Frank Stella sculptures, and paintings as diverse as those of Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Stuart Davis, or David Hockney.

High Desert Kelp by Jonathan Corson-Rikert

Bear Hug by Sally King was created with wood, stucco, paint, and dye. Sally King lives in Lyons, Colorado and works to inspire creativity. View more of her works on her <a href="https://www.sallywhiteking.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. This piece was curated and placed by the <a href="http://www.townoflyons.com/181/Lyons-Arts-Humanities-Commission" target="_blank">Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission</a>.

"Let's all dare to create. In this space, I want to share what I've learned along the way to hopefully spark creativity in you, whatever that may be. I believe that as each one of us finds our creative voice, together we will become a force for good." Sally King

Bear Hug by Sally King 

"You've got mail" is a fun piece by Lyons youth artist Simone Paterno. She created this addition to the area around the Lyons post office as part of the Creative Outlets project in 2023. Her work has included other murals and visual art and can be seen at i2soul.com

You've Got Mail, Creative Outlets 2023 by Simone Paterno

Annette Coleman is a Denver-area artist born and raised in Littleton Colorado. She is a fearless and resourceful self-described "recylista", often incorporating found, upcycled materials into her mosaic sculptures.

Flame Dance by Annette Coleman

"As time goes by I find myself really giving into art more and more, accepting both the challenges and the incredible grace it brings." Charlotte ZinkPoisson and Mermaid are two sculptural chairs that have been placed to welcome visitors into Lyons' downtown district. They capture the whimsical, artistic nature of the Lyons art community and add a splash of color to the historic street. If you are resting on one of these sculptures, you can see Lyons historic Methodist Church which was built in 1908. Looking a block over you can see the Lyons Redstone Museum which is housed in the 1881 Schoolhouse. Zink Metal Art's two aquatic-themed chairs create a place on the corner of Main Street where modern creativity melds with Lyons' history. To learn more about Lyons' historic buildings and downtown, take the Lyons Historic District Walking Tour hosted on this app.Poisson and Mermaid are just two sculptures that Zink Metal Art has placed in Lyons. The Zinks have been participating in the heARTs of Lyons program for many years. Zink Metal Art is based in Berthoud, Colorado, and is the combined creative effort of Charlotte and her husband Ben.Charlotte Zink was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After studying art in Boulder, she decided to make Colorado her home. Drawing has been an important part of her life for as long as she can remember and she uses art to express her inner visions and thoughts. She has worked in watercolor, mask making, and papermaking. Currently, her focus is painting and sculpture."Ben cuts most of our designs with a handheld plasma cutter, and we work together on our different finishes. Collaborating on sculpture designs, layouts, finishing, and installation has taught us both so very much about the art process and ourselves. We’re proud to have created an extensive body of work these many years; both small and large-scale pieces in private and public collections worldwide."Zink Metal Art has sculptures in towns across Colorado including Fort Collins, Evergreen, Avon, Castle Rock, Lakewood, and Monument. See their public art portfolio on their website to find out where you can see more of their metal art!This piece was curated and placed by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and currently offers great seating in front of the Lyons Regional Library

"I offer a fluid, feminine sense of design and form to the metal, and Ben works as our solid fabricator and engineer. Sometimes I’ve sketched and reflected on the subject matter before I begin drawing on the metal, and other times I enjoy letting my unconscious guide the images, shapes and forms that emerge." Charlotte Zink

Poisson and Mermaid by Charlotte & Ben Zink

After the new Lyons Regional Library opened in 2020, the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission hired a muralist through the Creative Outlets program to add something beautiful to the library's utility box. The Creative Outlets program is funded through the Lyons Community Foundation. Julia, an illustrator and muralist, chose to create a mural incorporating vibrant aspens, a Stellar's Jay, and a mountain lion. Every fall Stellar's Jays migrate through Lyons, spending a few weeks collecting food before moving on to lower elevations. The mountain lion is also an important part of Lyons' local ecology. Mountain Lions are native to the cliffs and ridges that surround the town. It is not uncommon for residents to catch sight of the large cats on their wildlife cameras. The utility box next to the Lyons Regional Library captures the spirit of nature that surrounds the Lyons Community. Julia, who tags her work The Designosaur is a Denver based artist who has created murals throughout the state. Visit her website, https://www.thedesignosaur.com/, to see her portfolio of murals and illustrations.

"Whether I'm using neon colors in digital space or spraypainting on the side of a building, I find purpose in making beautiful things that affect and inspire people." Julia, The Designosaur

Creative Outlets by The Designosaur 

Ursa Libris was commissioned and sponsored by the Lyons Regional Library and Anita Miller. It was created by renowned Lyons artist Anita Miller. The bear and boy were created to convey the joy of imagination and reading.Anita Miller has been featured in a Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and Lyons Regional Library tandem art show where she displayed work in other mediums. "I began my artistic studies with drawing, then moved to oil painting, pastels and watercolor. In 2014 I began to study sculpture which now competes with my love of painting. Stone carving, bronze and ceramics have opened a new path in my artistic journey. I also love plein air painting which deepens my experience of the beauty around me. I have painted across the US and in France, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Denmark and England. Currently, I'm working on a large bear and boy which depicts the joy of imagination and reading."Anita Miller is known for her Eyes of Freedom sculpture."In 2005, 22 Marines and one Navy corpsman were killed in Iraq. As an artist, I felt a calling to respond but had no idea how I could help. A couple of months later, I was awakened during the night by a vision of a traveling memorial. After 2 1/2 years, the work was completed and installed in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda, just as I had seen it in my vision. I worked with the families of the fallen to insure the likeness of each man. The families began to say they felt their sons were still on a mission to serve their brothers, this time on a mission of healing. The memorial now has a full-time staff that brings the work all around the country, visiting over 275 venues over the last 13 years. Its mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of all who answer our Nation's call. Silent Battle is my recent addition to the Memorial. The bronze illustrates the struggles many veterans have with post-traumatic stress and suicide. You can see more in-depth information as well as the touring schedule and how to host the Memorial at EyesofFreedom.org."

"I am inspired by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains." Anita Miller

Ursa Libris 

Pink Woman by Keith Stuart is carved from pink alabaster. Pink Woman in Town Hall's courtyard. . The flowing lines and soft color of the sculpture complement the blooms that fill the garden throughout the spring and summer.

Pink Woman by Keith Stuart of Pecos New Mexico was donated to the Town of Lyons by the Tom and Melinda Wunder family. The piece has been relocated to "Melinda's Garden" dedicated to Melinda's many years of dedication and contributions to the arts in Lyons. She has spearheaded and guided the heARTS of Lyons program and we are grateful for her work and vision. This gathering place is surrounded by local flora that is tended by the Lyons Garden Club.

Pink Woman by Keith Stuart 

The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission worked with internationally renowned artists Android Jones to create a mural on Lyons Town Hall that captured the natural beauty and culture of Lyons. Android Jones worked closely with town staff and the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission to incorporate themes that represented the nature and animals that surround the Lyons community. Every inch of the mural weaves in a new aspect of the local flora and fauna and the spirit of the Lyons community.Android Jones was born and raised in Lyons and is a digital painter. His work has been projected on the Sydney Opera House and the Empire State Building. He is known for his live performances that use a custom-built digital setup. He has traveled the world to exhibit his work and has participated in events on six continents. He is a long-standing member of the Burning Man community and participated in the Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well tour.You can see more of his work on his website at: https://androidjones.com/

"I have seen things in this life that I am incapable of translating into words. In my practice, I have visited realms where the imagination ends, and the terrifying beauty of infinity unfolds over and over again.If I could distill into words exactly what motivates me to create the art that I make then it would not be worth making it. Instead, I have chosen the Pen.Honestly, I don’t know why I make this art, or what compels me to keep creating it; it’s a mystery I intend to pursue for the rest of my life, and each image brings me closer to the Ultimate Truth.” -Android Jones, 2013

Lyons Town Hall Mural by Android Jones 

More than 70 Lyons citizens worked to create the mural on two panels. It was dedicated in June, 2003. Many Lyons businesses and individuals supported the collaborative community art project. More information on the process is available at the Lyons Redstone Museum. Cat Russel, of Spike Productions, produced a video on the mural project, which is available at the Lyons Regional Library and the Lyons Redstone Museum.

Lyons Mural; Past, Present, and Future is on the side of the Town of Lyons Visitor Center in Sandstone Park. The mural is the work of Cathy Rivers and Candace Shepard. They worked closely with the Lyons Golden Gang Seniors, Lyons Generationally Active People (GAP), and Lyons Middle/Senior High students to develop the core idea and images. 

Lyons Mural; Past, Present, and Future

Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh is a mixed material sculpture with metal and steel. Jacob is a longstanding member of the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission who has dedicated years to adding new art to the community. He has worked with many artists in the heARTS of LYONS program to select and install new sculptures. As an artist, he has worked with Planet Bluegrass and the Lyons Community Foundation to create works of art for events. He is known for his colorful, engaging pieces. His Lyons Gecko is a vibrant addition to the Lyons downtown district. It is located near Oskar Blues, a Lyons institution. It welcomes visitors as they turn onto Main Street with a splash of color and whimsy. Jacob has been featured along with his partner, Ann Hall, in the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and Lyons Regional Library tandem art shows. He and his partner filled the Lyons Regional Library with their paintings. This sculpture was curated by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission.

Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh

Cultural Pedestrians is a work of Sue Quinlan. Sue Quinlan explores life's existential questions through sculpting artifacts and faces of ancient cultures. She is inspired by the unknown stories she sees on faces. She looks for stories behind the expressions and lines of the faces she sees. We all walk a similar circular path, but the influences of culture and experience can be seen on the surface.

Cultural Pedestrians is proudly sponsored by Smokin Dave's BBQ and can be viewed in front of this business.

Cultural Pedestrians by Sue Quinlan

The Clarifier Community Mosaic represents "Lyons, Colorado Community art in action." For more information on the project visit The Clarifier project's website.

The Clarifier Project involved the Lyons community. The project was started in 2006 and after the creation of the Lyons Mural 'Lyons Past Present and Future. In 2010, they began covering the entire 900 square foot surface of the structure.

Clarifier Community Mosaic 

Guardian by Eileen Coughlin TurnbullEileen Coughlin Turnbull uses many different mediums to cast her sculptures. She is a hiker and uses nature to influence her work.View more of her work on her website.This piece was curated and placed by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission.

Located in LaVern M Johnson Park on the St. Vrain Shelter"I believe that working in a single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. Each idea manifests in its own individual style." Eileen Coughlin Turnbull

Guardian by Eileen Coughlin Turnbull 

On September 11, 2020 – the seventh anniversary of the 2013 flood – the Bell of Renewal was installed along the South St. Vrain Creek, at the north end of the Bohn Park pedestrian bridge. The sculpture’s concept was born in 2018, when the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) began working with a team of local artists, <a href="https://anitamillerartist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anita Miller</a> and <a href="https://www.sculpturebyjgmoore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James G. Moore</a>, to build a unique sculpture that would symbolize Lyons’ grit and resiliency. The bronze sculpture depicts a bell suspended from a tree branch, upon which a great horned owl with outstretched wings is perched. The bell showcases natural scenes in relief, including the iconic local Steamboat Mountain. The piece beautifully represents the nature in which Lyons thrives and memorializes the strength of the community through recovery. The piece features a functioning bell that passersby are invited to ring. Funding for the Bell of Renewal was provided by the Board of Trustees and independent funders. The sculpture is part of the heARTS of Lyons Outdoor Public Art Collection as Legacy artwork – a permanent addition to the Town’s public art collection.

In September of 2013, Lyons, Colorado was devastated by a historic flood. Anita Miller and James Moore worked with the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission to create a work of art that embodied Lyons grit and resiliency. 

The Bell of Renewal 

Elyria is a sculptural bench with a shape that is reminiscent of a bicycle seat. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) selected this piece to add to the heARTS of LYONS program because it captures the community's love of the outdoors and represents the importance of preserving the nature that surrounds the Lyons.Elyria was placed in the Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens near Bohn Park. Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens is a non-profit organization that was formed "to foster an understanding and an appreciation of our Rocky Mountain native plants and wildlife, and to create a place where Lyons locals and all visitors to the garden of all ages can learn, and enjoy the peace and beauty of the natural world." The LAHC and the Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens felt that Elyria fit perfectly with their mission and created a relaxing space for people to enjoy both sculpture and nature.Tree Sky EcoArt was created by environmental artists Renata and Vit Hromadkova. Renata is a self-taught artist with a background in interior design and industrial woodworking. Renata works with her husband Vit, an arborist, to save trees destined for the landfill and repurpose them into sculptural furniture.“Why import wood, which supports the destruction of rainforests and clearing old growth trees, when you can have quality, locally sourced urban wood? Every decision about materials matters. There is a human and environmental cost in the widespread destruction and transportation of trees from deforested communities.” Renata HromadkovaTree Sky EcoArt combines the creation of art with ecological and environmental sustainability. See Tree Sky EcoArt's website to learn more about their creations!This work is part of the heARTS of LYONS - An Outdoor Art Collection All Over Town programTo learn more go to: www.treeskyboulder.com

"We build uniquely stunning and functional furniture with upcycled urban wood for environmentally conscious customers.Our mission is to inspire every person to do their part in eliminating deforestation, which can save old-growth forests, the rainforests, and the planet."Elyria was sourced and made in Boulder, CO from Plains Cottonwood and populous deltoids.

Elyria by Tree Sky EcoArt

This utility box was the first addition to Lyons Creative Outlets program. In the years since, the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission has had four additional boxes painted in the community. The commission strives to find local artists who can turn the community's utility boxes into unique, engaging works of art. "For this project, I choose a raccoons and sunflowers, with a 3D look, so that from one angle, it will look like the raccoons are inside the crate. It will blend with the area, and the box would be painted on all sides to look like a crate, and I would continue the sunflowers around the sides, to soften the look of the crate." - Jennifer Chapparo

Creative Outlets is funded through the Lyons Community Foundation. The purpose is to take mundane community necessities, such as utility boxes, and turn them into works of art.

Creative Outlets by Jennifer Chaparro

Time Storage System by Bill Vielehr

Totem is a work created by Colorado-based artist Emmett Culligan. His artist statement is as follows:Emmett Culligan discovered his creativity early in life before studying painting in NYC at the Art Students League and later received his BFA in sculpture from the University of Colorado at Denver. His art ranges in scale from large monumental public art to small wall hung works and can be found in numerous collections and municipalities.His artistic concerns lie foremost within the manipulation of material and often reference common forms found in everyday life. He considers the act of “making” as primary to the universal human endeavor; finding comfort and purpose in this simple act. Beyond this intent and purpose, content is revealed through a process of “intentional transference” as described by the artist. "Within my work, an emphasis is placed on the natural inherent qualities of material interacting formally to access human emotion and spirituality. Paramount is the transcendence of the “physical” nature of the world by attempting to imbue material with a greater overall presence or energy. To me, this alchemic transfer of energy is perhaps the most interesting aspect of my artistic endeavor. When present, this energy can be felt yet always remains intangible and mysterious. The viewer is invited to discover this dichotomy within the sculptures’ formal unity and come to realize a deeper resonance." - Emmett Culligan

Totem by Emmett Culligan

My work is a view of where I am now, and a window to the direction I am experimenting towards. I consider no particular piece better than another. On some, I progress a little further in trying to figure out what I am doing — I step forward and backward and get lost. At certain times I am not sure what I am doing. Those are the best.

3-D Glyph Series

Steve Buduo, international sculpture artist. For more information on his work, please visit: www.stevenbuduo.com/Artist Statement: My work is rooted in themes of space, scale, and gravity. I have exhibited across the U.S. and have completed residencies at Pinea-Linea in Rota, Spain, Burren College in Ballyvaughan, Ireland, and the Steel Yard in Providence, RI. In 2020 I received the Sean Scully Fellowship at Burren College of Art and in 2023 was a finalist for the William and Dorothy Yeck Sculpture Award.

Vasanzio IV by Steve Buduo

Artist Statement: I enjoy using several themes that I previously thought were mutually exclusive (yet in fact may not be) and combining them in a sculpture. Having multiple ideas coexist in a single piece is a useful metaphor for the ecosystem of thought that public art empowers and protects. My intent in this project is to make work that is both intellectually and emotionally engaging and serves to strengthen the health of the community where it is placed. Some background on me: for fourteen years I have been a full-time sculptor, focusing on site-specific projects informed by the intersection of the natural and human-made environment. My studio is in Loveland, just north of Lyons.

Steel and Concrete, A concrete and steel representation of an elk jawbone. Located on the east of end of Main Street in the heART of Lyons.Jawbone' is inspired by an elk bone I found while lost, thirsty, and a little worried in a canyon outside of Pagosa Springs, CO. It is made from a combination of concrete and steel, which I then ground back to reveal the armature.'

Jawbone by Joe Norman

A Yin Yang is composed of 5 circles, with the large 2 melding into each other. This sculpture is a 3d interpretation of that with a total of 5 spheres. I used a chrome sphere as the small Yang (white, light) so it reflects light and its surroundings, since we can usually find some light in the dark and dark in the light, one doesn’t exist without the other, they are interdependent.It pays homage to equilibriums and connectivity. The Yin Yang is made out of steel rings that are interconnected in sacred geometric patterns and sequences. To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go: for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

Artist statement: Statement: My aim as an artist is to awaken the spirit within and remind us of its infinite potential and integral role in our interconnected cosmic web of existence. I intend for my art to invoke a deep contemplation of the transcendent human consciousness and the infinitely vast universe that is our home. Using the Fibonacci sequence and other forms of sacred geometry, my sculptures and paintings reflect light, and cast shadows in fantastic ways making them transform from day into night and from one vantage point to the next. I studied sculpture and painting in college, and am now a 3rd generation metal worker creating outdoor kinetic and stationary sculptures inspired by nature, geometry, time and spirit. I have been evolving a body of paintings and sculptures that depict the human experience since childhood and in the last decade created an outdoor sculpture business with my Dad. Ive always seen collaborations as one of the greatest ways to become a better artist and human

YinYang by Sean Yarbrough sponsored by Brian McCann Real Estate

As a young person I took Dance Classes and Danced to help my Athletic endeavors/ Little did I know how important Dance was to my health and life.Little did I know how important Dance was to my health and life.'Arabesco" was created remembering the Joy dance brings to living! I hope this sculpture brings joy to your community as well!

Arabesco is the work of Aurora based sculpture artist Reno Carollo.Artist notes/statement: I produce sculptures in an abstract figurative style of art. Arabesco is the first work in a new direction pushing the abstraction further away from the recognizable human form.

Arabesco by Reno Carollo sponsored by MAYAMA Movement Studio

John King: Artist statement/Inherent Themes: - Look Up to locate yourself. The wider horizon is our source and destination. - The Calligraphy of bird wings gliding overhead. Information comes from connected observation. - Our relationship with Nature informs our Inspiration. I live on a river in Lyons, Colorado and make my artworks there. I am inspired by the movements of Nature, the wind and water and the interaction of the viewer. My work often finds its way to urban display sites. My work is friendly, connecting, optimistic and about this important moment. I have been creating kinetic wind activated artworks for many years. They are durable and long lived. They come alive.

Soaring Bird marks the entry to Bohn Park and Crystal way. It is designated as an honor to Crystal White and the many volunteer citizens who came together to help Lyons rebuild after the 2013 floods. Crystal Way, the confluence circle, the Rocky Mountain Botanical Gardens, the fruit orchard, and the Bell of Renewal all symbolize hope and determination in this section of town that was so dramatically affected during the floods.Sculptor John King is a prolific kinetic sculpture artist and resident of Lyons.Materials: Carbon steel tower and bird, sealed ball bearings, Automotive paints, automotive clear coats

Soaring Bird by John King

Artist Statement: "I love creating timeless mosaics and glass-on-glass installations using tiles or stained glass that are shaped, fired, and carved. Public installations with glass/clay can take shape as murals, sculptural installations, or functional seating areas. I make sure that the materials used last a lifetime with only a wash of water-based sealant yearly to protect the grout from freeze thaw cycles. Think Pompeii abstracted, with the vivid colors of today, durable, timeless, and joyful. I also I’m excited about my kinetic hanging or free standing sculptural installations that move with the wind or ambient air currents of people moving about the building or using lighted elements that add to the nighttime palette.I embrace commissioned work, combining different views and engaging communities. In addition to working as a public artist I have a background in working as a commercial exhibit designer, theatrical set designer, advertising pro and scenic artist. I have designed and produced public art on schedule to exacting standards. I work well with community members and understand budgets, blueprints and most importantly listen. Let’s have fun working together to create the best public artwork for your community.

Annette Coleman is a prolific artist with many public installations. A self-described "recylista", she loves to incorporate found objects including the base of this piece. It was once a satellite dish!

She Holds up the Sky by Annette Coleman

I enjoy tapping into our common, cultural and human experience to bring diverse elements together in unexpected, meaningful ways that tell a new story.I may suggest a theme but I allow origins to remain clouded, paths to be nonlinear and incomplete. Mystery is more fun, and in the ambiguous and subjective, there is meaningful self discovery. I trust the viewer to create their own story, participating in the creative process via their own life experience. There is no right or wrong interpretation, only one’s personal, genuine response.

“Bye, Bye, Butterfly” Once upon a time, long before I settled here...…well, I’ll will tell you if you lend an ear...I’ve seen the secret summer dance of the turtledove.I saw a blackbird keep an eye on a fox from above.I’ve floated across the Yangtze River on a leaf.I tracked a migration of Masai Mara wildebeast.I hitched a ride to the Irish Sea on a bumblebee!I attended a ball at the Lady Bug School of Propriety.I traveled the trade winds to see the rest, though high above Lyons, I noticed it’s best.So these seats are yours…. at my behest.Justin DeisterLouisville, CO

Bye Bye  Butterfly

Joe Norman Statement: I enjoy using several themes that I previously thought were mutually exclusive (yet in fact may not be) and combining them in a sculpture. Having multiple ideas coexist in a single piece is a useful metaphor for the ecosystem of thought that education empowers and protects. My intent in this project is to make work that is both intellectually and emotionally engaging and serves to strengthen the health of the community where it is placed. Some background on me: for fourteen years I have been a full-time sculptor, focusing on site-specific projects informed by the intersection of the natural and human-made environment. My studio is in Loveland, about an hour north of Denver.

This sculpture is made from wrecked truck hoods, and represents an abstracted family.I made it in 2010, while living in Utah at a time when the local politicians were trying to define and legislate what was (and was not) considered a ‘family’. While my situation fell within what was considered a traditional home, many of my friends, coworkers, and neighbors did not. I made this to represent the protective instinct I saw in my friends and community as a result of their defense of the people they loved.

Ambiguous Family by Joe Norman

Bill Foy is a prolific creator of sustainable art. He creates works from founds pieces of metal.Artist statement. "I was raised in Wyoming on a cattle ranch. Having always loved nature, things mechanical and history, I've been blessed to be able to make sculptures that embody those qualities. I try to use materials that cause older people to remember times gone by and younger people to wonder about a tool or a parts purpose and learn about the past. Also, if I piece is commissioned, the buyer may donate parts to personalize their sculpture.

"Rusty the Moose" by Bill Foy

"Calla" began with an enormous clump of calla lilies growing by my grandmother’s boarding house in north Louisiana. Three plants were transplanted to a back yard in New Orleans and eventually to a sheltered garden corner in Denver. The power of plants to again and again create life and beauty sparked the lush colors and sweeping shapes. With acrylic and aluminum, I’ve tried to describe a perpetual garden. I chose the materials in "Calla" for their contrast -- opaque aluminum and transparent acrylic sheet. In sunlight the translucent painting comes alive, glowing like stained glass. My sculpture is intended to delight. Brilliant color that shifts in natural light and playful silhouettes define my work. Many designs have been commissions, installed across the U.S. and in Europe, Japan and New Zealand. Two projects received Urban Design Awards from the City of Ft. Collins. I enjoy creating work inspired by the natural world, works that mix invention, play and beauty.

Calla was inspired by the calla lilies growing outside my childhood home. The translucent leaves glow in sunlight, caught between sweeping silhouettes to evoke a perpetual garden.The visual effect changes as the viewer moves and natural light shifts through the day. The acrylic and aluminum structure combines artist pigments with industrial finishes for durability in Colorado’s snowy winters and powerful sunlight.Like the hills overlooking Lyon’s Main Street, Calla hopes to echo the enduring beauty of the natural world...Barbara Baer

"Calla"

Artist Statement by Dvorah Dnali My motivating catalyst is understanding of the balanced versus the imbalanced aspects of society. I seek to understand the elements and principles of art to create a sense of unity and order in my work. It is most important to me that the underlying concepts are meaningful. I want my work to leave the viewer with lingering responses, which could fall along a continuum of positive or negative thoughts and feelings. An eclectic mix of issues and interests have influenced my artwork. Some of these themes relate to the natural world, others being more rooted in political and sociological concerns: a healthy planet; the sun, moon, and stars; the human figure and form; the womb; the impact of fascism; and guns and human rights issues such as slavery, black-white-yellow-red lives matter, plus other issues, etc.

This “WHY ?” sculpture reflects the universal visual and cry-outs of heard around the world. When the wind passes through it you can hear those wailing sounds of injustices, cruelties, struggles, wars, sicknesses, or love losses, etc. In total it gives you an emotional feeling of instability and weakness that trauma cause. The three (3) same faces connected by the hair with openings on top and through the eyes and mouth and in-between the arms for capturing the wind to give off those wailing sounds. This enhances the viewer to have that lingering response not only by sight but by sound, which may fall along a continuum of positive or negative thoughts and feelings.Interesting note: if you speak near her mouth, she echos and even howls on windy days.

Why by Dvorah 

Artist Statement: For over 32 years, I have been sculpting professionally. During that time, I have created public art and sculptures on three continents and in several countries, including the United States, China, Thailand and India. My Bronzes are on view in public spaces at Hudson Gardens, CO; Gillette, WY; Sioux Falls, SD; Mason City, IA; St. Paul, MN and more. In addition, they appear at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado and the Underwater Museum0 of Art in Florida. I am a women sculptor of color. My sculptures can be best described as figurative, stylistic representations of moments in life, a zeitgeist of my surroundings. I love creating in 3-D and believe in bringing art outside white walls and into public spaces to create a sense of community pride. Public art placemaking is the art of creating memorable experiences that are potentially transformative. Just like a house is transformed into a home with art, a space is transformed into a place with sculpture.

Day's Catch is work by Highland's Ranch Sculptor Shohini Ghosh. It is bronze piece transforming the space on Main Street in Lyons.

Days Catch by Shohini Ghosh

Artist statement : Stone, with its ancient and enduring presence, serves as my medium to explore the timelessness of humanity. It embodies the narrative of time, as it has witnessed the centuries pass, I am inspired by petroglyphs, and the whimsical characters I meet on the stone in the desert begged to emerge in three dimensions. My sculptures mimic the textures of nature- rough and smooth, fluid and geometric. I capture these dichotomies on all sides, inviting viewers to experience tactile and visual sensations. I strive to extract a portal to a world of introspection and encourage a moment of pause in the never-ending business of modern life. My current goal is to bring out movement in a solid block of stone, and this is no easy task! Contrasting angles, swinging earrings, moving arms, swaying necklaces- all contributing to a sense of movement in an unforgiving block.

Artist statement: Stone, with its ancient and enduring presence, serves as my medium to explore the timelessness of humanity. It embodies the narrative of time, as it has witnessed the centuries pass, I am inspired by petroglyphs, and the whimsical characters I meet on the stone in the desert begged to emerge in three dimensions. My sculptures mimic the textures of nature- rough and smooth, fluid and geometric. I capture these dichotomies on all sides, inviting viewers to experience tactile and visual sensations. I strive to extract a portal to a world of introspection and encourage a moment of pause in the never-ending business of modern life. My current goal is to bring out movement in a solid block of stone, and this is no easy task! Contrasting angles, swinging earrings, moving arms, swaying necklaces- all contributing to a sense of movement in an unforgiving block.

Serpent Waiver by Merelee Whitcomb

<h4>SEAN YARBROUGH</h4><h4>Born and raised in Colorado, Sean’s first and foremost artistic inspiration stems from his father, Carl, whose career as a professional freelance photographer enabled him to travel the world, and experience beautiful, wild landscapes, unique cultures, and top athletes. Carl's lifelong dedication to his creative path continues to inspire Sean to this day.</h4><h4>Sean’s journey as an artist was profoundly impacted by Michael Hollenbach, his high school art teacher, who first exposed Sean to ceramics and sculpture. While attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, Sean embarked on his career as an artist, exploring various themes ranging from hallucinatory dreamlike states and visions, to environmental destruction, human consciousness, consumption and its impact on the world. These sculptures and paintings were just the beginning of his search into human perspectives of spirit and our relation to the cosmic universe. </h4><h4>After moving back to the front range post graduation, Sean traveled through Asia experiencing vibrant foreign cultures, landscapes, art and spirituality. In 2014, after returning from his travels, Sean began dedicating more time to meditation and his painting practice. Shortly after this, he attended a Visionary Art Intensive with Alex and Allyson Grey in Rhinebeck NY. Alex's artwork has always been one of Sean's greatest inspirations. Being able to work with, and learn from, him and Allyson on multiple occasions, has been a trans-formative turning point, which further fueled his artistic passion and practice.</h4><h4>Sean paintings reminds us of our deep connection with the earth and the cosmos through surreal, visionary, and abstracted astro imagery. He continues to push the boundaries with his three-dimensional paintings, and is now creating kinetic steel sculptures, some of which use concepts from previous work and elaborate on those themes in different ways. </h4><h4>Sean and his father Carl have teamed up and are collaborating on a series of medium to large outdoor kinetic sculptures. They each bring our own unique creative touch &amp; various skillsets together to make a great creative team that is currently building a series of sculptures that deal with time, space, spirit, Earth, the elements and more. Using the Fibonacci sequence and other forms of sacred geometry, these sculptures reflect light, and cast shadows in fantastic ways making them transform from day into night and from one vantage point to the next. </h4>

Artist Statement Helix Harmony: aim as an artist is to awaken the spirit within and remind us of its infinite potential and integral role in our interconnected cosmic web of existence. I intend for my art to invoke a deep contemplation of the transcendent human consciousness and the infinitely vast universe that is our home. Using the Fibonacci sequence and other forms of sacred geometry, my sculptures and paintings reflect light and cast shadows in fantastic ways making them transform from day into night and from one vantage point to the next. I studied sculpture and painting in college and am now a 3rd generation metal worker creating outdoor kinetic and stationary sculptures inspired by nature, geometry, time and spirit. for me creativity is a divine and spiritual process.

Cosmic Current by Sean Yarbrough

Charlotte Zink Artist Statement: Statement: In my life I’ve enjoyed working with many mediums. Since 1998 my art focus has been sculpting metals with my partner, Ben; together we create Zink Metal Art. I offer a fluid sense of design &amp; form. Ben helps engineer &amp; fabricate our sculptural concepts &amp; designs. Collaboration has taught us so very much about the art process, ourselves &amp; the community we live in. We’re proud to have created an extensive body of work in this time, both small &amp; large scale pieces in private and public collections worldwide. Art has been an essential part of my life for as long as I can remember. Making art objects is our way of translating inner visions &amp; thought processes into a tangible outer reality, something we can look at, touch, appreciate and share with others. Our goal is to engage &amp; inspire folks, we look forward to the opportunity to bring our unique whimsical energy to your beautiful town, adding just the right forms &amp; color to compliment &amp; celebrate the existing architecture and landscape.

“Growing”. Crafted from cold rolled steel, simple, loose figure outline with flowers growing inside.She is welcoming us, inviting all to honor the beauty around us and the beauty within us.

Growing by Charlotte Zink

<h2>Three Feathers Art features the work of Bill "Three Feathers" Bunting. Bill was born and raised on the ranch his grandfather homesteaded in the canyon lands of Southeast Colorado. Born on the prairie he has always had a love for the  wide-open spaces. Bill has always had a strong interest in the history of Native Americans and the West. A self-taught artist, poet, and knife maker, much of Bill's work portrays his own interpretation of the past. From metal sculptures to handmade knives and spurs each piece is "one of a kind".  Read through some of Bill's unique Cowboy Poetry, browse the Sculpture and Knife Galleries.</h2>

<h2>        Emma</h2><h2>Standing on her bucket</h2><h2>   Her emotions are overrun</h2><h2>By a stirring in her soul</h2><h2>   As two hearts beat as one</h2><h2> </h2><h2>The blood of his ancestors</h2><h2>   Course through his veins</h2><h2>Those who’d never felt a saddle</h2><h2>   Or the pull of bridal reins</h2><h2> </h2><h2>And the blood of her ancestors</h2><h2>   Course through her little veins</h2><h2>Those who’d set a saddle</h2><h2>   And held the bridal reins</h2><h2> </h2><h2>And the two were drawn together</h2><h2>   By an unseen force</h2><h2>The spirit of the girl</h2><h2>   With the spirit of the horse</h2><h2> </h2><h3>                                                     (c) 2025</h3><h3>                                             Bill “Three Feathers” Bunting</h3>

"Emma" by Bill Bunting

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