Sculpture in the Hills 2012 artists

Sculpture in the Hills art show and sale

Thousands of visitors from across the

country join our renowned guest artists in Hill City’s premier celebration of fine art

and entertainment. Live music, informa-

sculpturein thehills Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the area’s only juried fine art show and sale.

tional seminars, silent auction, and cash

prizes for artists. No entry fee; suitable for all ages.

Purchases support not only the artists

who travel to the show, but also the Arts

Council and our community. Long-term, proceeds contribute to the purchase of

Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support.

sculptures for permanent display.

PUBLIC ART: WHERE IT’S “AT”

Stroll through our one-horse town to

enjoy two monumental sculptures placed on Main Street by the Hill City Arts

Dallas Alexander Construction Mike & Lesta Turchen

Council: Patriarch, a life-sized bronze

bison by Peg Detmers; and Iron Star, a hybrid-metal horse sculpture by four-time

Sculpture in the Hills People’s Choice Award-winner John Lopez.

Schedule SNEAK PREVIEW PARTY: June 29, 6 – 8 p.m., $25.00

Best of Show announced; Live music.

Tickets available at arts venues through-

1880 Train • Black Hills Receptions • Crow Ridge Productions Desperados Cowboy Restaurant • First Interstate Bank • Granite Sports Palmer Gulch Lodge KOA • Prairie Berry Winery Rushmore Honda • Russ Johnson Construction • Troy & Alison Schmidt BEST OF SHOW

1st PLACE—J. Scull Construction 2nd PLACE—Viken Law Firm 3rd PLACE— Evergreen Garden Club

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

1st PLACE—Someone’s In the Kitchen 2nd PLACE—Mike and Erica Welu 3rd PLACE—Naidine Adams

out town (check Website for locations) or by credit card; call 605-574-2810.

TENT HOURS:

Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC:

Saturday Night, 6 – 8 p.m.

SEMINARS FOR ART LOVERS: See Website for details.

Edward Jones – Jim Meyer, Advisor • Dave & Bonnie Guerre Peter Larson – Black Hills Institute • Marcia Mitchell

SILENT AUCTION:

Saturday 10 a.m. – Sunday 1 p.m.

Sculpture in the Hills Sponsorships are still available.

To participate, please E-mail info@hillcityarts.org or call 605-574-2810.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE ANNOUNCED: Sunday 3 p.m.

sculpturein thehills PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Lorri Acott — LaPorte, CO Lorri Acott developed paperclay sculpting techniques from which she creates unique and rec-

ognizable bronze sculptures, which are currently represented in eight US galleries. Her work has

been featured in several magazines, including Southwest Art; collected by art lovers across the globe; displayed on the sets of a number of several television programs, including House MD and ER; and will appear in 2012 on the big screen in a movie starring Beau Bridges, Columbus Circle.

Her public art includes: Women with Wings Project, which brought together more than 550 unique inspiring stories from Colorado and Missouri; Peace (12.8’), an installation in Evergreen, CO; and several others in sculpture walks and gardens throughout the country.

Grahame Atkinson — Longmont, CO Grahame investigates the idea of “The Earth Mother,” a spiritual figure who is both creation and

creator. While his work might vary in form and context, the idea of an individual as the embodiment of all things natural is one to which he constantly returns. Grahame uses the female figure as a

metaphor for the interconnectedness of nature and humanity, and the cyclical character of existence.

Each figure grows from graceful shapes that form the base, suggestive of water, but decorated as stone. Sometimes the figure is pregnant, and always embodies past, present, and future.

Originally from England, Grahame lives and works in Longmont. His work is found in several local galleries and in private collections throughout North America and Europe.

Mitch Brown — RApid City, SD Mitch likes creating one series and then moving to the next one. In the 80’s and 90’s, it was

mainly detailed realism. Then, after casting many bronzes in a foundry he and his partner built, semi-abstract and utilitarian works started to emerge. Over the past few years, the pieces coming out of the studio have been reflections of Mitch’s faith, and how that faith works itself out in day-to-day life. Physical manifestations of spiritual truths have been his main focus.

Lately, his recent body of work has taken on a stylized feel. It incorporates animal forms that

appear to have been sculpted from stone, although most are cast from crushed Black Hills limestone, using Mitch’s own technique. He also has incorporated tables, as well as low-relief wall hangings.

Bobbi Carlyle — Loveland, CO “I create monumental bronze sculptures that capture bold strength and provocative intelligence.

My figures go beyond first impressions to challenge the intellect and cause viewers to look within themselves for greater meaning. My work reflects my love for classic sculpture, while presenting a modern...presentation and a psychological...connection to the struggles and triumphs of life.”

Bobbie’s subjects include wildlife, Western, figurative, and liturgical. She is internationally

known for her piece entitled Self Made Man, along with many other commissions and installations.

She is one of only five artists included in the process to create a memorial sculpture for Benjamin Banneker, planned for placement within the Memorial Core of Washington, D.C.

Rori Combs — Ruidoso, NM Having grown up in an area rich in Native American history, Rory Combs has been intrigued by

Native American culture since childhood. He creates limited edition bronze sculptures that capture

the true spirit of our Native American forefathers. He strives to portray their beauty, pride, strength, dignity and grace and marvels in their spirituality and wisdom. His work has appeared in juried shows and exhibits from Arizona to Illinois..

Jared and Nicole Davis — Crawford, CO Glass artists Jared and Nicole Davis live and work at the foot of the West Elk Mountains in

Western Colorado. Together their 19 years of glass experience have included a two-year apprenticeship with Swedish glass masters Jan-Erik Ritzman and Sven Åke Carlsson, training at the Kosta

Boda Glass School in Sweden, plus workshops at the Pratt Fine Art School in Seattle, Washington.

Today, Jared and Nicole work out of their own hot shop, North Rim Glass Studio, in Crawford, Colorado. Their work can be found in many galleries and private collections around the world.

Peggy Detmers — Rapid City, SD Peggy grew up among the expansive grasslands and productive marshes of the eastern half of

South Dakota. From horseback or afoot, she watched and drew domestic and wild animals alike.

Peggy earned a Bachelor of Science in wildlife and fisheries and general biology, but never lost interest in the arts. During a sabbatical, she studied with professional sculptors and painters in the southwestern US, and studied bronze casting by working at foundries in California and Arizona.

After five years in the Southwest, Peggy returned to western South Dakota, where she continues to be inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the Black Hills. Now she uses her scientific training to accurately depict her subject matter in several media.

Jim Goshorn — Grant, AL “I spent my first 40 years in Memphis, with a few years at Rhodes College under the magical and

formative influences of Lawrence Anthony and Dolph Smith.

“From Anthony, I learned the technical and the intuitive values of expression, and from Dolph,

the state of tranquility and a self artistic confirmation. Since then, I have worked mostly in fabricated steel, with the figure as my subject.

“Finally, at the young age of 56, I decided the time had come to quit the money quest, to commit

myself to studio art with whatever living it may provide—and more importantly, to the peace that comes with it.”

Jim Green — Rapid City, SD Jim Green is first and foremost a bronze sculptor, although he has worked as a draftsman,

machinist, steel fabricator, sign man, neon bender, foundry man, and mold maker.

His experiences as an artist started early, with the teachings of his father, who was a very

talented artist and draftsman. In fact, Jim’s professional life began in the family’s steel fabrication

and machine shop in Rapid City, SD, which later transitioned into a fine art bronze casting foundry.

While operating the foundry, Jim fell in love with art in general and sculpture in particular, but had

little time to develop his own style. His talent found its voice after he moved to southern Utah, where a large sign manufacturing company required that his myriad artistic skills flourish.

John Lopez— Lemmon, SD John Lopez’s sculptures are created in cast bronze or from found objects. When the two forms

are combined, they create Hybrid Metal Art©. The process happened organically.

Classical bronze sculpture initially brought John great success and a solid fan base. However, a

sad loss took him back to a family ranch, where the welding shed revealed a wealth of found-object material, and a new project. He created a lovely entrance gate for a new cemetery, guarded by a

vigilant angel. That angel sent his work in a new direction, where bronze castings are hidden among

found objects. Now, along with creating uniquely-branded art, John’s goal is to inspire people to appreciate a life lived more richly when enhanced by artistic expression.

Jim Maher — Belle Fourche, SD The language of the heart is brought to light in the work of James Michael Maher. His ability to

express universal truths of human emotion through sculpture is built upon a profound knowledge of the human form and a painstaking dedication to excellence. His work is a powerful declaration of

the pre-eminent role of the human figure in art. Recent works include sculptures for Bear Country USA, Mount Marty College in Yankton, Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pierre, and The City of Presidents in Rapid City, all in South Dakota.

Jim Maher has been a professional sculptor since 1989. He is a native of South

Dakota and resides near Belle Fourche with his family. Visit his website at jmmaher.com.

Nick Moffet — Pueblo West, CO Nick Moffet employs natural, southwestern, abstract, and geometric motifs in his bronze sculp-

tures. He often uses the female figure and face as central objects in his pieces, and highlights them

with unique patinas and areas of high polish. Nick’s pieces can be found in private and public collections around the world; his monumental pieces have been installed on city or state grounds. In addition, he has participated in many prestigious art shows in the Midwest and on the West coast.

Interested in art since his childhood, Nick both extensively studied and taught art, and then

opened a studio and foundry in Pueblo West, Colorado, more than 30 years ago. In 1995, he added

The Black Dog Gallery, where he displays his own work along with that of a select few other artists.

Raj Paul — Houston, TX Raj S Paul brings many years of animal study to the field of wildlife art. As former owner of Pre-

cision Mannikins Inc., he specialized in the design and manufacture of taxidermy forms for African and North American game animals.

Born in India, Raj thumbed his way to the United States as a teenager. He soon discovered a

natural talent for landscape design and won numerous national awards for his landscape installa-

tions. He now brings the same keen eye to his artwork. A self-taught artist, Raj is focused on sculpting in both a representational as well as an impressionistic style. A lover of the outdoors and an avid sportsman, he has traveled the globe, observing wildlife—and people—in their natural habitats.

James Paulson — Solway, MN James Paulsen is a self-taught artist. Alternately studying the wilds of the northern forest and the

open beauty of the American Southwest, he concentrates his work on natural subjects. He is heavily influenced by he environments he grew up with and his family’s artistic background, having been raised by an artist-illustrator and an author. In his work, he explores merging the beauty he sees in the natural world with the expressiveness of clay and bronze.

Although most of his work is in galleries or private collections across the country, James has

recently completed two public commissions, Taking Flight in Atlanta, Georgia, and The Defenders of Freedom Memorial in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Wayne Salge — Johnstown, CO The historic tradition of cast bronze provides a contemporary avenue for the creation of Wayne

Salge’s abstracted human and animal figures. His distinctive style is characterized by lines and edges

with solids, and voids that emphasize either action or quietude; they simultaneously express an attitude or mood from his subject.

A strong foundation in the arts includes a lengthy career in graphic design and illustration, plus

training in sculpture, painting and art history, along with workshops in bronze casting and stone

carving. His extensive body of work ranges from 5 inches to 9 feet tall, and pieces are exhibited in galleries, juried and invitational shows, private collections and public outdoor spaces nationwide.

Jeff Schaezle — Billings, MT Jeff Schaezle has actively pursued his art career for the last 20 years. He is mainly self-taught,

but continues to take numerous professional courses. Jeff ’s love of stone and his ability to capture his subject allows the beauty of the stone to speak for itself. Living in Montana, he is able to capture nature in his work, and incorporates both classical European art with Native influences.

Jeff has received many awards, participates in annual sculpture shows, and has been featured in

galleries in Montana, Wyoming, California and Maryland. His work has also been shown at the

Bradford Brinton Museum in Wyoming and the Charlie Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana.

Currently Jeff makes art, teaches, does yoga, and dreams of that next work of genius.

Valerie Jean Schafer — Plymouth, IN Valerie’s home and studio/foundry are located on the setting where the last forced removal of

Native Americans from Indiana (the state whose name means “Land of the Indians”) began in 1838.

It is for this reason, as well the exploration of her own Cherokee heritage, that much of her work

draws upon a form-vocabulary inspired by American Indian artifacts from prehistory. The simplicity of these forms evokes a sense of elegance with a decidedly contemporary feel. The essence of spirituality is ever present to the viewer.

Of the bronze casting process, she finds experimentation with the various colors and effects that

can be achieved with the use of hot chemical patinas of special interest.

Adam Schultz — Loveland, CO Adam Schultz was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1966. His bronze and stone sculptures have

been placed all over America, including such noteworthy locations as Arlington National Cemetery, and in collections of people like Tommy Dorsey.

For the last 20 years, Adam has been living and sculpting in Loveland, Co. He has been com-

missioned to sculpt animals, portraits, memorials, and monuments for both private and corporate collections.

Adam’s body of work ranges from miniature to monumental, and includes figurative subjects,

wildlife, and contemporary sculpture, as well.

Della SLentz — Rapid City, SD Della Slentz is a western art sculptor residing for the past 21 years in the Black Hills of South

Dakota. Although she has been drawing, painting, or sculpting since childhood, sculpture has been

her passion for the last 12 years. Her sculptures are inspired by the beauty of the Black Hills, the local wildlife, and the rich history of the western United States.

Della’s artwork includes a series of sculptures, “Broken Promises,” portraying five northern Plains

Indian tribes. The piece shown in the photograph at left is the fourth in the series, titled Blackfoot.

Della’s work includes a broad range of bronze sculptures depicting pack horses, buffalo, South Dakota wildlife, and interesting people of the area.

Roger Smith — Onondaga, MI Raised on a small farm in Michigan, Roger loved the outdoors and dreamed of being a wildlife

artist. However, despite a few years in taxidermy, for more than a decade his art took a backseat to family, work and service. In 2000, at the urging of his wife Vicki, he picked up the clay again with an

eye toward bronze sculpture. “I love the look and feel of sculpted clay and the permanence of bronze.

I find real beauty in the organic shapes and curves of a Bison’s back or a fawn’s ear.”

Roger has been featured in Whisper in the Woods Nature Journal, and has shown in numerous

fine art shows across the country, including the International Exhibition on Animals in Art, the

Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit, and the Society of Animal Artists’ 50th Annual Exhibition.

Grant Standard — Hill City, SD Grant Standard’s artistic work has long been inspired by his spiritual experiences and his heri-

tage; Celtic and Native American themes are evident in many of his pieces. Like these rich tra-

ditions, bronze has an ancient history—nearly unchanged for thousands of years—that connects deeply to Grant’s work style.

“It has to do with what is ancient and what is modern,” he says. “Working with bronze is like

stepping back in time, both with my hands and with my place in the world. I feel that through bronze I can look back, in order to go forward.”

Beverly Steigerwald — Denver, CO Bev Steigerwald gives credit to many events in her career as a sculptor, including the following:

Formal studies at the Cleveland Institute of Art • Commercial experience in designing greeting

cards and illustrating a children’s book • More than four years living in Europe and visiting the great

museums and works of art located there • Many workshops with talented sculptors across North America • Ten years’ teaching head and figure sculpture at the Art Students League of Denver •

Recognition and prizes in national and international competitions • A rich and long life as a teacher, juror, mentor and sculptor.

Kris Voss — LaPorte, CO “As an artist who grew up in the Black Hills area I am truly excited to participate in Hill City’s

art festival devoted to sculpture...enjoy the show!”

Ira Wiesenfeld — TUCSON, AZ “I grew up as the scientist in a artistic family. I did not discover my right brain until I was forty;

my left brain was burned out and a mid-life crisis was upon me.

“First came the craft of blacksmithing, which was therapeutic and immensely satisfying. Then a

style of work developed that was biomorphic, botanical and branching. Finally, a passion for sculpture evolved.

“Now I like to say that I forge sculpture, furniture and anything in-between. I really enjoy work-

ing in that in-between space, where function, aesthetics and narrative come together.”