Photo from Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
If amazing views and landscapes aren’t enough reason to visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, their new sculpture definitely a sight to see. Patrick Dougherty is an internationally acclaimed environmental artist, who has created over 175 works of art around the world. By weaving tree saplings and branches together, Dougherty creates majestic shelter sculptures that invite viewers to walk through and enjoy their “rooms.”
Click after the jump for more on the Uff da Palace.
Dougherty was a recent artist in residency at the Arboretum from May 3 to the 22nd. With the help of Arboretum staff and volunteers, his new nest-like sculpture was constructed, cumulating in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 22nd. You may view the construction process on the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Facebook page.
So why is the sculpture called the Uff da Palace? According to the Arboretum’s website, Patrick Dougherty explains, “I had never heard the term ‘uff da’ before. When I asked what it meant, everyone had a slightly different answer. So, it reflects the different experiences people will have when seeing and exploring the sculpture.” Read the full article here.
The sculpture is available for viewing throughout the year, and perhaps longer. You may view Patrick Dougherty’s website at www.stickwork.net The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located at: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318
Don’t you just love it?
Did you get out there to see the finished product? I was out there a week before the fini, so that was fun.
I don’t know much about art, but Patrick Dougherty and Dale Chihuly are my two favorite non-painting artists.
Don’t you just love it?
Did you get out there to see the finished product? I was out there a week before the fini, so that was fun.
I don’t know much about art, but Patrick Dougherty and Dale Chihuly are my two favorite non-painting artists.