Rowe Fine Art Gallery is more than just art for the interior of your home. Did you know that bronze sculptures thrive in the arid Southwest climate with only minor maintenance? Come learn about how easy it is to animate your landscape with sculptures both large and small.
“The Howling Wind” Highly Collectible Limited Edition Bronze of 12 by Artist Ken Rowe
Standing Wolf: Approximate Dimensions - 64”H x 37”W x 17”D
Sitting Wolf: Approximate Dimensions - 51”H x 31”W x 16”D
In recent years, thanks in large part to Sedona’s housing boom and an increased demand for art, the experts at Rowe Fine Art Gallery have noticed art lovers getting creative when it comes to placing their treasures inside their home – or, in some instances, outside of it. We’re talking about art in gardens, courtyards, driveways and landscapes. What’s in Your Garden: Creating Artistic Spaces Outdoors, Rowe Gallery’s May show, opens Friday, May 2, from 4 to 7 p.m., emphasizing bronze sculptures in the great outdoors. The show runs through the month.
Wildlife sculptor and gallery owner Ken Rowe says homeowners are sometimes surprised when they hear about the number of bronzes, both large and small, that are purchased for outdoor placement. However, the artwork can withstand the elements – even Sedona’s brilliant sunshine.
“Here in Arizona and the Southwest, bronze sculptures of all sizes do really well outdoors,” says Ken. “When you purchase a sculpture from Rowe Fine Art Gallery, we’ll consult with you on the best location to place it, and if your goal is to display it outdoors, we will send you home with a care kit complete with wax, a brush, a bucket and a cloth. You only need to wax it once a year, so it’s almost maintenance-free. And though it might sound funny, a piece of wildlife art in a natural setting can make you feel even closer to nature, a connection that I believe is very important.”
“Rapid Transit” Master Highly Collectible Limited Edition Bronze of 30 by Artist Kim Kori
15”H x 25”W x 14”D
Bronze wildlife sculptor Kim Kori agrees with that sentiment. Renowned for her ability to elevate nature’s smallest creatures, Kim’s work is naturally at home nestled in the landscape. She points to Rapid Transit Maser, which features a frog on a snail, Mushroom Hugger, depicting a frog hugging a mushroom, and Wild Iris, where a dragonfly perches on a four-foot-tall flower, as perfect examples.
Amore” Monument Highly Collectible Limited Edition Bronze of 12 by Artist Kim Kori
62”H X 36”w X 48”d
“I really enjoy doing large sculptures that will be at home in a garden,” says Kim. “While sitting among greenery and/or flowers, these sculptures tend to become one with the environment.”
“The Mountain” Highly Collectible Limited Edition Bronze of 10 by Artist Joshua Tobey
58”H x 105”L x 53”W
Impressionistic wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey, too, appreciates seeing his artwork placed outdoors. Joshua spends much of his time in the studio working on monumental bronzes commissioned for a lifetime of alfresco living, and he says he loves the creative process. He recently completed a life-sized white-tailed deer, a Dall sheep, a moose and a larger-than-life (think 14 feet long) rabbit that required 62 hours of sanding.
“I’m a very quick sculptor, but these big guys take time,” says Joshua. “They’ve all been commissioned pieces, except one, but I only accept commissions that I want to create in large part because I wind up spending so much time with each one.”
Stop by Rowe Fine Art Gallery on May 2 to glimpse some of these large works of art and become inspired to animate your garden with bronze sculptures.
Rowe Fine Art Gallery represents traditional and contemporary southwestern artists. The gallery, located under the bell tower in Patio de las Campanas at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 928-282-8877, visit rowegallery.com, or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.