He Pioneered Sculptures That Move

He Pioneered Sculptures That Move AG WORLD Lyman Whitaker isn’t the only artist who makes “art that moves” but he is a pioneer With more than 40 years of experience as a sculptor and the last 20 focusing on his Wind Sculptures™ Whitaker uses quality copper and stainless steel in his southern Utah studio “I’ve always liked things that move Some pieces almost create themselves ” he says “I feel like I’m an assistant to Mother Nature letting the wind lead me into the right forms ” Mounted on sealed ball bearings on top of steel rods each piece is perfectly balanced to spin in everything from light to strong winds “They are completely silent ” Whitaker says “They offer a feeling of tranquility and have a calming and grounding effect ” His sculptures also take on the nature of the area they are displayed “Copper is a reactive metal and responds to the environment In the desert it turns a soft brown for example and in moist climates it goes turquoise ” he notes Whitaker’s Wind Sculptures have become some of the most sought after art pieces in the fine art galleries that represent him His smallest pieces are 5 to 6 ft tall and start at $500 His largest art installation was completed in Lancaster Penn with pieces up to 35 ft tall and included 42 wind sculptures Described by art lovers as a “visual symphony” or sculptures that “dance to the rhythm of nature ” Whitaker’s work is sold at select fine art galleries throughout the country “The most important thing is the reaction people have to my work That brings me the greatest satisfaction ” Whitaker says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Whitaker Studio www whitakerstudio com

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