Thanks to the efforts of the Pajaro Valley Arts and a cast of volunteers, the 20th annual “Sculpture IS: In the Garden” has been installed at the two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens in Watsonville.
“With twenty successful exhibitions behind us, we are excited to feature new and returning artists in this special anniversary show,” said exhibit coordinator Hedwig Heershop.
From metal, glass and ceramics to plastic, dangling metal mobiles and wood, the exhibit, which is free to the public, offers a huge range of what is going on to today’s free-sanding sculpture works.
The show, which is a mix of the long-standing permanent collections, and newly installed recent works, is curated by Jamie Abbott, Susana Arias and Jeff Rosendale.
Melanie Oldach was part of the initial installation group who entered her ceramic and metal sculpture titled “Garden Party.”
“This is such a great venue and important show,” she said. “I am a big supporter. I love the works shown here; it includes the whole community. Hedwig, the Exhibit Coordinator, is such a great person to work with.”
Manuel Vasaure said he felt privileged to have the space to show three of his meta works, including “Ascending Sunrise” that features a woman made of metal soaring upwards into the sky.
Jeff Owen of San Jose brought a 12-foot metal mobile, similar to famed mobile artist, Alexander Calder.
“I love being here with my art,” he said. “This is a place art belongs; it’s the best area to show art.”
The show runs from June 1–Oct. 31 at 2660 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville.
