Moving away from Gothic architecture at Duke University, we saw Durham City Hall. A complete exterior and interior renovation was needed for Durham City Hall, which opened in 1975. To require minimal maintenance, soften the building’s feel, and give the structure a strong presence, metal wall panels were selected.
Durham City Hall
Display of more metal sculptures at the Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, North Carolina
Uncannon for Unwar – by Mike Helbing
Stylish Sculpture
Art created from metal presented at the Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, North Carolina
Deep Forest Spirit – by Stephan Steebo Bonitz
Steel Sculpture
Birds sculpted in metal are artistic too at the Annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Metal Bird
Even birds are nestled (as the sculpture below is named) on a metal art piece at the Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, NC
Nestled – by Scott Harris
Colorful metal windchimes at the Annual Sculpture Celebration at Lenoir, North Carolina
Blue Water Dreaming by Mr. Jeff Maensr
Striking Colored Windchime
In addition to metal sculptures at the Annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, North Carolina, there were also beautifully designed wooden-like pieces.
Artistic Sculpture
Genesis II – by Sam Spiczka
“Iris Fountain” in front of Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Here are shots of the metal iris sculptures at the fountain by the main building where the bonsai exhibition was housed. The iris is used as the symbol for the Gardens.
The idea of a public garden arose in the early 1930s, due to the vision and enthusiasm of Dr. Frederic M. Hanes, an early member of the original faculty of Duke Medical School. Dr. Hanes deeply loved gardening and was determined to convert the debris-filled ravine, by which he walked daily, into a garden of his favorite flower, the iris.
Iris Fountain
Metal Irises
Metal Irises Closeup
Trio of Metal Irises
A metal sculpture of Buddha on a lotus at Shilparamam, Hyderabad
Buddha on a Lotus