Sculptors bring "Tons of Art" to Orcas Center in July

July show brings "Tons of Art" to the Orcas Center

Sculpture — and big sculpture at that — will predominate at the July art exhibit at Orcas Center. Not just the size of the pieces, but the number of contributing artists will characterize the “Ton of Art” show.

One of the larger group exhibits of sculpture in Orcas Center’s history will be displayed throughout the month of July.

Many of the works will be displayed outdoors in a “sculpture walk” beginning at the existing giant metal Orca whale and leading to the Center entryway.

Several pieces “will tower well above viewers’ heads,” says Exhibit Coordinator Joe Floren.

The works displayed vary in subject matter and styles, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary and from whimsical to classic, says Floren. “In some cases [the work] is likely to challenge viewers’ preconceptions of just what sculpture is,” he says. The media used in the works run an interesting gamut, from wood, stone, marble and steel to less familiar materials, including porcelain and gunpowder.

Participating artists include both long-time local favorites and newer arrivals to the island’s sculptor ranks:

Walter Henderson, Aleph Geddis, Rocky McGinnis, Todd Spalti, Zackarya Leck, Hannah Alex-Glasser, Pete Welty, Paul Lindersmith, “River” Jim Rorabaugh, Dwight Duke, David Haslett, David Densmore, Fred Enge and Ryan Lawless.

A reception for the 14 participating artists will be held in the Madrona Room beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.

The show will continue throughout July.