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Timbers, concrete and river stones blend artistry with practicality at the new Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed by Tres Birds, of Denver.
Timbers, concrete and river stones blend artistry with practicality at the new Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed by Tres Birds, of Denver.
Eugene Von Bruenchenhein's little thrones are made of chicken bones. John Michael Kohler Art Center has acquired nearly 9,000 pieces of work by the self-taught artist, who lived near Milwaukee.
Eugene Von Bruenchenhein’s little thrones are made of chicken bones. John Michael Kohler Art Center has acquired nearly 9,000 pieces of work by the self-taught artist, who lived near Milwaukee.
Nek Chand, of India, used concrete, rocks and scraps from a dump to sculpt his mythical kingdom.
Nek Chand, of India, used concrete, rocks and scraps from a dump to sculpt his mythical kingdom.
Nek Chand was a road inspector in India who built a make-believe kingdom of people and structures on unused, city-owned land.
Nek Chand was a road inspector in India who built a make-believe kingdom of people and structures on unused, city-owned land.
Artwork by Eddie Owens Martin turned the family farm in Georgia into the headquarters for his newfound religion.
Artwork by Eddie Owens Martin turned the family farm in Georgia into the headquarters for his newfound religion.
Gregory Van Maanen of New Jersey, a Vietnam War veteran, continues to use
art as a form of escape. He has created thousands of paintings, talismans and altars.
Gregory Van Maanen of New Jersey, a Vietnam War veteran, continues to use
art as a form of escape. He has created thousands of paintings, talismans and altars.
Frank Oebser, a longtime dairy farmer near Menomonie, Wisconsin, created an
array of life-size sculptures that represented his life.
Frank Oebser, a longtime dairy farmer near Menomonie, Wisconsin, created an
array of life-size sculptures that represented his life.
Up an angled stairway is a window to peek at the work of the Art Preserve staff.
Up an angled stairway is a window to peek at the work of the Art Preserve staff.
Timbers of up to 63 feet are angled at and near the Art Preserve's entrance, and the canopy symbolizes a walk through a forest.
Timbers of up to 63 feet are angled at and near the Art Preserve’s entrance, and the canopy symbolizes a walk through a forest.
Light and wood at the Art Preserve create an artistic effect that is especially evident at night.
Light and wood at the Art Preserve create an artistic effect that is especially evident at night.
At James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, south of the Art Preserve and near Lake Michigan, are concrete statues with religious, mythical and historical themes.
At James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, south of the Art Preserve and near Lake Michigan, are concrete statues with religious, mythical and historical themes.