Saturday, November 29, 2014

Meet Chicago Sculptor and Scholar Garland Martin Taylor

©2014 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.
©2014 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.
©2014 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.
©2014 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.
The day after Thanksgiving was no different in my running schedule - yes I am a runner! - even though the temperatures in Chicago held steady at a brisk 25 degrees F.

When I reached my one mile mark near Berger Park in Rogers Park, Illinois, I discovered sculptor and scholar Garland Martin Taylor (as shown).  The photos you see are of his amazing work.  Imagine doing what he does, passionately but in freezing cold weather.  That's a true and dedicated artist entrepreneur!

Here's a snapshot of his bio:
Garland is a sculptor and independent researcher from Chicago where he earned a Masters in Visual and Critical Studies at the School of the Art Institute. A self-described formalist, in the studio he welds and shapes metal manufacturing industry discards into both, life-sized functional works, and monumental abstract sculptures-heirlooms.
What you see above is a little of Garland's genius in full throttle.  Check out Garland's website and watch a short video of his process here.

Keep up your amazing work Garland and so nice to meet you!

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