Nature Speaks: Metamorphoses by Carl Smith

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Library: Central Library Location: Central Library Event Kind: Ongoing Contact Name: Margaret Splane Contact Email: margaret.splane@cobpl.org Hosting Library: Central Library Category: Art & Exhibits Audience: Babies,Children,Tweens,Teens,Adults,Seni ors Registration Required: No Description: Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor"Nature Speaks" features the art of Carl Smith, who resurrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smith reveal s the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decaying wood th at he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water. Among t he species he "brings back to life" are cedar, mulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a few. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist's talk on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m.Th e self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. "Nature Speaks" and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Event Type: Art & Exhibits

Sculpture Gallery-1st Floor "Nature Speaks" features the art of Carl Smith, who resu rrects fallen remains of trees and vines in the form of unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces. Using a variety of methods and tools, Smi th reveals the natural color, texture, and patterns he sees in decayin g wood that he finds along roadsides, in parks, and in bodies of water . Among the species he "brings back to life" are cedar, m ulberry, Southern red oak, sycamore, and wisteria, to name just a fe w. An opening reception will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sculpture Gallery. Smith will host an artist's talk on Saturday, O ctober 17, at 2:00 p.m.

The self-taught Smith, who has a studio in Fairfield, Alabama, has been working with wood for over 40 years. His artwork has been featured in festivals throughout Central Alabama, including Magic City Art Connection and Moss Rock Festival. "Natu re Speaks" and the accompanying talk are made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.