The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) and the City of Mountain Home will unveil a display of approximately 15 new sculptures by Dale Rogers in August in its new Art Walk exhibit.
The exhibit will showcase metal works of art and large-scale sculptures crafted from stainless steel and Cor-Ten steel and will be set up for six months. The community is invited to visit the exhibit and vote for pieces to be permanently featured along the James and Sally Moore Recreational Trail on the campus of ASUMH and the Shirley Baker Trail in McCabe Park.
Rogers, who resides in Massachusetts, began his full-time welding career in 2002. His work can be found in many public places across the country, including 20 public school, college and university campuses. More than 100 public sculptures are installed across the U.S. and have been sponsored by local governments, private companies and non-profits.
On his website, Rogers says “Stainless steel is a beautiful and versatile metal that can be finished in various ways. These variations add dimension and depth to the sculptures and have a reputation for long life and low maintenance. Cor-Ten steel is commonly used by cities and the federal government to construct bridges and develop a protective layer over time, offering an organic and simple element to the sculptures, while stainless steel adds a touch of pizazz and vibrancy.”
The Art Walk committee has worked over the past year to create a policy for temporary and permanent pieces exhibited in the public space along the Art Walk trail system. According to the group’s webpage, the goal of the program “is to enhance the quality of life in Mountain Home and demonstrate the partnership’s willingness to invest in the community. It will serve to raise the public profile of the recreational trail and stimulate public interest, which will also promote healthy living, enhance a sense of place and create community pride.”
For more information on Dale Rogers, visit https://dalerogersstudio.com/. For more information on the Art Walk, visit https://asumh.edu/pages/main/805/mountain-home-art-walk/
WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI