Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Memorial Sculptures











Our mission at Beechwood Metalworks has always been to make art for everyone to enjoy, young and old alike. We want fun pieces plus bright colors to result in a smile. Many of our sculptures are purchased by children's hospitals and parks with money donated to the project. Often times these donations are in memory of a loved one that has passed away. This is the case for many of the pieces we are making for Opportunities Inc. in Texarkana, TX. This company serves children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities, as well as the elderly. They are constructing a wellness trail, which will contain several memorial sculptures, with the hope that the pieces will bring joy to those that visit the space. For the families, it is a way to create a new and happy memory.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Our Baby Elephant Has Arrived!










This new addition to our sculptural line up caused serious birth pains. Over 370 hours of labor to be exact. "Peanut Butter" was first conceived in Casey's head while in college at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1997. Fast forward 13 years later, after learning the skills he would need to take on such a complex project and inlisting the welding talent of our foreman Mike Richardson, his dream is now a reality. "Peanut Butter" made her debut at the Willow Walk sculpture show in Burlington, NC this June and was purchased by the Alamance Arts Council and a private donor. She will now reside at the future Children's Museum of Alamance County in Graham, NC. The museum is set to open in 2011 and will feature more of our work in the sculpture garden.