Oct 26 2018
FROM MIRACLES TO MOCKINGBIRDS: SPIRITUALITY IN SCULPTURED MARBLE ART

FROM MIRACLES TO MOCKINGBIRDS: SPIRITUALITY IN SCULPTURED MARBLE ART

Presented by OLLI of Greater Birmingham and Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library

OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents From Miracles to Mockingbirds: Spirituality in Sculptured Marble Art with Craigger Browne, Artist in Residence, Sylacauga Marble Center. World-renowned sculptor Browne’s work is seen on five continents. After years of living and studying abroad, he is back to his roots where some of his recent masterpieces can be seen. They are in Sylacauga, Ivey Green (statue of Helen Keller), and Monroeville (the courthouse from To Kill a Mockingbird). While Studying at the Guggenheim he used the opportunity to research artists and their motivation to create. He will discuss art and public works, personal works, and role of artists in communicating with society.

Admission Info

Free.

Phone: 205-348-6482

Dates & Times

2018/10/26 - 2018/10/26

Location Info

Homewood Public Library

1721 Oxmoor Road , Homewood, AL 35209