by Douglas M. Gruizenga—Interlochen, Michigan

The artist intends to welcome various interpretations of all viewers, bringing their experiences and understanding to the sculpture. Through his work, he studies absolutes and variables of form, creating sculptures that are predominately based on utilitarian, man-made items, rather than objects of nature. Gruizenga enjoys visiting his sculptures after a fresh snow to see footprints of viewers who’ve taken time to observe his work.“Each person goes on about their life with an experience, good or bad, based on their understanding of the sculpture.” Gruizenga’s a Western Michigan University graduate with a Master of Arts in Sculpture. After working as a psychiatric social worker for 19 years, he returned to his roots in sculpture and began working with aluminum. The artist finds it a humbling honor to communicate with people every day through his pieces. $12,000.

by Jarrett K. Hawkins—Deer Park, Ohio

Linear V is based on natural process—natural mechanics of human vision as demonstrated through line and pattern, figure and ground. This artistic approach simulates processes in the larger natural world, such as the shapes created by erosion or the meandering of a river. Linear V takes full advantage of its three dimensionality, changing with every viewpoint and by changes in lighting and weather conditions throughout the day. The artist began his career as a stone sculptor in the 1970s, followed by a career building custom cabinetry and furniture. In the 1980s, he pursued a long-time interest in bronze casting and began his own multi-media studio. Hawkins & Hawkins Custom, an in-house production studio, is equipped with a full foundry, metalworking shop, woodworking facility, and stone yard. $12,750. Info

by John Mishler—Goshen, Indiana

Originally Sky Waltz was part of the Sculpture in Park exhibitions. At the conclusion of its program, the Park added the piece to its permanent collection of sculptures. The linear shapes of the piece suggest the jet engine trails that are often seen in the sky. The artist’s sculpture is also kinetic as the top turns in the wind and passes through the stationary part of the piece. The sculpture is made of textured welded aluminum, much of which has been recycled. The round aluminum tubes were originally light poles. Mishler, a nationally renowned sculptor, specializes in using common metals in creating his symbolic and abstract works of art. Sculptures that incorporate kinetic energy and moving parts are his signature. He has many works in public and private collections, including Chicago.http://www.johnmishler.com

by Rinaldo Paluzzi—

Totem, is a public artwork by American-Spanish artist Rinaldo Paluzzi, located in Celebration Plaza. The sculpture is made of stainless steel and is a triangular shaped vertical “tube” with triangular and trapezoidal cut-outs in the steel. The piece sits centered atop a concrete circle, 40 feet in diameter, with a sundial face. The piece was constructed in 1982 and dedicated November 9 1982. It is copyrighted 1983.

by James Havens—Woodville, Ohio

Yellow Butterfly exudes simplicity. James Havens creates his work with the artistic philosophy that “less is more.”  Inspired by nature, Havens designed this sculpture to stand alone with minimal explanation, as he intends for all his pieces.  Havens attended Lincoln Welding School in Cleveland, Ohio.  He is a certified plate and pipe welder.  He currently serves as an artistic welding instructor at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio.  Havens also owns and operates Havens Studio and The Rose Bronze Foundry.

by Mark Krucke—Raleigh, North Carolina

The artist is captivated by human curiosity within nature.  It is a limitless subject.  Mark Krucke believes we are forever becoming more familiar with ourselves and our surroundings.  The space where we end and another begins is still part of us.  Do we ever end?  The negative space this form creates is as much part of the sculpture as the material.  This piece describes that.  It is an evolving porthole.  Is it the past or the future?  Are we ever in the present?  Nothing will always be something.  $ TBD.

by Robert Pulley—Columbus, Ohio

“Ascending”, “Serpent” and “Daughter of the Moon”, “Nokomis” are the latest in a large body of work combining references to geology, organic growth, and the human figure in abstract, expressionistic sculptures inspired by nature.  Their segmentation, the striation of coil building and the picked textures create a sense of age and loss that contrasts to their strength and energy.  $ TBD.

by Scott Westphal—Indianapolis, Indiana

Artist Scott Westphal’s intent is to portray a feeling of reaching up and gazing out. He uses the I-beam construction style for its prominent strength and efficient use of material. Stella is the artist’s abstracted vision of a seated woman with knees pulled in close. The pose attempts to be pensive and protected, while proud and optimistic. $ TBD.http://i2isculpture.com