Lyons Public Art and the heARTS of LYONS, An Art Collection All Over Town
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Public Art in Lyons, Colorado
This tour was curated by: Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission for the TOWN of LYONS
HeARTS of Lyons Outdoor Arts Collection is curated and managed by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission.
1. Rusty the Moose by Bill Foy
Lifesize Sustainable Metal Art created by Colorado artist Bill Foy @billfoyart
2. "Emma" by Bill Bunting
EmmaStanding on her bucket Her emotions are overrunBy a stirring in her soul As two hearts beat as one The blood of his ancestors Course through his veinsThose who’d never felt a saddle Or the pull of bridal reins And the blood of her ancestors Course through her little veinsThose who’d set a saddle And held the bridal reins And the two were drawn together By an unseen forceThe spirit of the girl With the spirit of the horse (c) 2025 Bill “Three Feathers” Bunting
3. Growing by Charlotte Zink
“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.
4. Cosmic Current by Sean Yarbrough
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.
5. Serpent Waiver by Merelee Whitcomb
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.
6. Days Catch by Shohini Ghosh
Day's Catch is work by Highland's Ranch Sculptor Shohini Ghosh. It is bronze piece transforming the space on Main Street in Lyons.
7. Why by Dvorah
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.
8. "Calla"
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
9. "Rusty the Moose" by Bill Foy
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.
10. Ambiguous Family by Joe Norman
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.
11. Bye Bye Butterfly
“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
12. She Holds up the Sky by Annette Coleman
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!
13. Soaring Bird by John King
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
14. Arabesco by Reno Carollo sponsored by MAYAMA Movement Studio
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.
15. YinYang by Sean Yarbrough sponsored by Brian McCann Real Estate
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
16. Jawbone by Joe Norman
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.'
17. Vasanzio IV by Steve Buduo
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.
18. 3-D Glyph Series
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.
19. Totem by Emmett Culligan
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
20. Time Storage System by Bill Vielehr
Lyons Town Hall Plaza
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21. Creative Outlets by Jennifer Chaparro
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.
22. Elyria by Tree Sky EcoArt
"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.
23. The Bell of Renewal
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.
24. Guardian by Eileen Coughlin Turnbull
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
25. Clarifier Community Mosaic
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.
26. Cultural Pedestrians by Sue Quinlan
Cultural Pedestrians is proudly sponsored by Smokin Dave's BBQ and can be viewed in front of this business.
27. Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh
Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh
28. Lyons Mural; Past, Present, and Future
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.
29. Pine Cones by Blue Mountain Stone
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.
30. Lyons Town Hall Mural by Android Jones
"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
31. Pink Woman by Keith Stuart
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.
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32. Ursa Libris
"I am inspired by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains." Anita Miller
33. Creative Outlets by The Designosaur
"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
34. Poisson and Mermaid by Charlotte & Ben Zink
"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
35. Flame Dance by Annette Coleman
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.
36. You've Got Mail, Creative Outlets 2023 by Simone Paterno
"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
37. Bear Hug by Sally King
"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
38. High Desert Kelp by Jonathan Corson-Rikert
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.
39. The Phoenix by Sally Truitt and Kahlie Sue Pinello
The Phoenix by Sally Truitt and Kahlie Pinello
40. Day's Catch by Shohini Gosh
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.
41. Lollipop Tree by John King
Materials: Painted Steel, sealed Ball BearingsA tower mounted kinetic artwork 17' tall. video can be seen at www.JohnKingArts.com
42. Cultural Crossroads by Eileen Coughlin Turnbull
"Art is my way of capturing and honoring a vision of the survival of the endangered." -Eileen Coughlin Turnbull
43. Creative Outlets by Ryan Sohlden
Creative Outlets is funded by the Lyons Community Foundation with the goal of adding vibrant artwork to our community.
44. Creative Outlets by Hannah Finch-Phillips
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.
45. We Welcome You by Sally King
"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
