Seventeen New Sculptures Refresh The Sculpture Mile in Madison CT

MADISON CT-Half of the sculptures, in THE SCULPTURE MILE at Madison are new to the public. A total of 35 works created by nationally prominent artists opens this year’s exhibition. Among new names to Madison are: Gilbert Boro, Niki Ketchman, Irene Neal, Jonathan Waters—all from Connecticut, with Susan Griswold from New York and Andrew Logan from Pennsylvania.

The exhibit now includes artsts 30 artists from nine states from Maine to NorthCarolina. Newcomer Gilbert Boro’s flaming red Tres Gatos is an attention-grabber that greets visitors to Madison as they approach Main Street. “Hopper” a found object work by Susan Griswold is reminscent of an old water tower. Greek inspired “Corinthian ,” a wire mesh piece is by Niki Ketchman. A granite monolith by Andrew Logan reflrects Manhattan’s atmosphere. Irene Neal’s work is a mass of color adorning the entrance wall of Scranton Library, while the dramatically sited steel works by Jonathan Waters sited before ancient Samson Rock changes throughout the day as the sun travels westward.

An unusual feature of the present exhibition is the inclusion of three works by Anthony Padovano, three-time Prix de Rome winner, is a trio of sculptures displaying his wide range of stylistic approaches; from the figurative to the abstract. “Narcissus,” a figurative piece made of white marble is an exquisitely carved reflection of the vain youth. Viewers will observe this artist’s broad talent by viewing the other two works: “Gestation” and “Wizard’s Watch.”

Irene Neal’s work is a mass of color adorning the entrance wall of Scranton Library, while the dramatically sited steel works by Jonathan Waters sited before ancient Samson Rock changes throughout the day as the sun travels westward.

The Sculpture Mile at Madison is an ongoing, annually refreshed exhibit that is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Docent-led guided tours are available every Saturday at 11am and leave from the Scranton Park Pavilion, next to Stop & Shop. Contact the Hollycroft Foundation at (860) 767-2624 for more information.

Pictured here: “Narcissus” by Anthony Padovano