- December 20, 2024
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The Ormond Beach Arts District will be installing 13 life-like bronze statues throughout the city’s downtown district on Friday, Nov. 22.
The sculptures, all by the late American artist Seward Johnson, will be part of an “Art Imitates Life” installation that will remain on display through April 2025. The Ormond Beach Arts District, a nonprofit, raised over $50,000 from local sponsors to bring the sculptures to Ormond Beach, according to a press release.
“The Arts District creates a vivacity within our downtown which is entertaining and enjoyable, especially with special events and exhibits like the Seward Johnson Sculpture Tour,” said Nancy Lohman, one of the sponsors. “We didn’t hesitate in providing our support and are certain it will make a positive community impact.”
Johnson’s sculptures have been displayed around the world, including Times Square, Palm Springs, Rome, Australia and the Venice Film Festival, the press release states.
In Ormond Beach, most of the sculptures come from Johnson's “Celebrating the Familiar” series, which features people doing everyday things. Two are from his “Icons Revisited” series, including Rosie the Riveter and the famous Times Square kiss on V-J Day.
One, from his “Beyond the Frame” series, depicts artist Claude Monet at work on a canvas. He will be located at Rockefeller Gardens, where he will be painting a landscape of the Granada Bridge.
The sculptures will be located on public and private property along Granada Boulevard, from A1A to Lewis Street. A map of sculpture locations is available at www.ormondarts.com/sculptures.
