The arts may be a barometer of world culture, but many of these hidden gems are woven into the urban fabric. From city-commissioned statues to freeform metal sculptures, public art exists in places where’d you least expect them. Knowing where to look is the first step, so we’ve compiled a photo essay to help you find and appreciate the local art scene.
Guardian Towers:
Moon, Sun, Fire
by Gustavo Vejarano
Colorful stainless steel towers symbolizing the moon, sun & fire (2004)
7423 Wiles Rd.,
Coral Springs
Cosmological Principle
by Hanna Jubran
Automotive paint on steel sculpture (2010)
9530 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs
HD
by Kimber Fiebiger
Bronze sculpture of Humpty Dumpty (2003) 3350 NW 94th Ave., Coral Springs
Polyphony
by Cameron Van Dyke
Collection of five concrete benches (2007)
3301 University Dr., Coral Springs
Union One
by Kevin Barrett
Automotive paint on aluminum sculpture (1986)
10105 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs
In Harmony
by Hanna Jubran
Four bronze stainless steel columns symbolizing Earth, Wind, Fire & Water (2005)
9760 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs
Reclining Nude
by Micajal Bienvenu
Metal freeform sculpture in stainless steel (2007)
3301 University Dr., Coral Springs
Untitled (Horse & Children)
by Colleen Rosing
Bronze sculpture of a horse & children (2001
Holmberg Rd. & Parkside Dr., Parkland
Statue of Liberty
A “Statue of Liberty” sign-sculpture tube slide (2001)
9200 Ranch Rd., Parkland
Tropical Toss
by Kim Radocia
Colorful metal sculpture (2007)
8703 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs
Rock-et Man
by Craig Berube-Gray
Medium field stone sculpture (2013)
9550 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs
Untitled (Horse)
by Colleen Rosing
Bronze sculpture of a horse on top of a rock fountain (2001)
Holmberg Rd. & Riverside Dr., Parkland
Hoy es Hoy
by Javier Marin
14-ft. bronze sculpture of a face (2002)
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
Crane Sculpture
donated by private collector
Metal sculpture of a crane painted yellow
51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
Space Station
by Julio Larraz
Painted bronze sculpture of balanced teacups and kettle (2000)
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
Silently Spoken Words #284
by Robert Roesch
Abstract metal sculpture (1988)
Sanborn Square, Boca Raton
Meter Men
by David Gouchenhour
Steel sculpture (1990)
NE 2nd St. & NE 1st Ave.,
Delray Beach
Knowles Knots
by John Clement
Painted steel sculptures (2008)
1001 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach
Endurance
by Cheryl Foster
12-ft. aluminum and glass sculpture (2012)
W. Atlantic Ave. & SW 5th Ave., Delray Beach
Gateway Feature
by Michelle Newman
Six 30-ft columns reflecting the culture and history of Delray Beach (2013)
W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
Hands
by Dale Rogers
Cor-ten steel sculpture with quote: “The biggest question I had as a child was, how would I leave my mark on the world?” (2007)
41 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach
Sonata Sculpture
by Sylvia Jaffe
Marble sculpture (1997)
Swinton Ave. & NE 1st St., Delray Beach