The following artists and sculptures are on display currently at the Topsfield Town Library as part of the 2024-2025 iteration of the Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Program.
Reflective Change by Martina Angela Müller
Stainless Steel Kinetic, approximately 8′ x 6′
Martina Angela Müller is a visual artist practicing in a number of different fields. The main body of her work is abstract painting, but she also works in sculpture, environmental art and installation. She creates her paintings, sculptures and installation pieces by bringing meditative practice inspired by great spiritual documents from many spiritual traditions together with the living forces of nature.
Born and raised in Germany she studied at Ruhr University Bochum, Emerson College, England and Institute for Waldorf Pedagogy in Witten-Annen, Germany. Her main teachers were: Hudson River School Painter Thomas Locker, Ted Mahle at Rudolf Steiner College and Annemarie Martin-Habig. Martina is on the faculty of the Alkion Center and works as freelance artist and teacher in Ghent, NY where she maintains her studio.
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Nexus, Double Orb by David Skora
Welded Polychromed Steel, 82″ x 54″ x 54″
David Skora grew up in South Western Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan, where he was influenced by the woods, the fields, and the beauty of the lake. Currently, he serves as Professor of Graphic Design at Western Connecticut State University and paints, sculpts, and designs.
“Nexus, Double Orb” is a celebration of connection and harmony through geometry and color. This vibrant steel sculpture features three red semicircles facing each other, creating a dynamic circular form that symbolizes unity and dialogue. Within this circle, a symmetrical arrangement of yellow shapes intersects in a wheel-like pattern, culminating in a striking blue core at the center.
“Nexus, Double Orb” explores the balance between structure and fluidity, inviting contemplation on the interconnectedness of form and space.
“Through this piece, I aim to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity, encouraging viewers to find harmony in the juxtaposition of bold colors and dynamic shapes.”
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Luxus Camera by Peter Kirkiles
Model of Leica Luxus camera, 7.5x normal scale, bronze, solid glass, tinted zinc coated steel base, 60″ x 42″ X 42″
Peter Kirkiles‘ sculpture exists in a place of aesthetic neutrality. It is not a metaphor for lofty theories, or a vehicle for ironic commentary, nor an homage to the masters. His sculpture resides in a space he carefully hones between the anonimity of minimalism and the deeply personal act of making.
Though Kirkiles has an affinity for the cerebral objectives of conceptualism and minimalism, he balances that intellectual weight with a reverence for hard work and fine craft. His sculpture is a unpretentious invitation to see the material world more clearly.
