Algonquin, IL Public Art Extended

Got great news the other day. I was invited to keep my two sculptures inthe Algonquin, IL to at least May 2009. I am glad that the Public Art in Algonquin is so well received. To see the exhibit as it was originally installed: http://wsggallery.com/Carl-Public-Art.htm

copyright 2008 Carl Wright

Public Art in Algonquin, IL

It has been an exciting week. Left Monday to go to Algonquin, IL (30 miles west of Chicago) to deliver the two sculptures shown at left.

Near the brick building is Motion - an 18" x 18" x 24" high sculpture - weighing in at about 600 lbs. On the black pedestal is Eihei - a 9" x 15" x 40" tall sculpture - weighing in at about 350 lbs.

Arrived in Algonquin Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning two Algonquin City employees Ben and Justin along with Ben Mason from the Community Development Office helped me to install the sculptures. It was a flawless installation. Beautiful sunny day. All you could ask for for an installation.

The opening reception for the Algonquin Public Art Extravaganza is on October 25th, 2007. Should be an interesting time. This is an award winning production. Ben Mason was to go down Friday and pick up another award on the splendid job that they have done making public art relevant and approachable for the general public.

Now that the install is done it is back to preparing for the December Show. Almost to excited for words. To see more images from the Algonquin visit the link http://wsggallery.com/Carl%20Public%20Art.htm.

View of Algonquin Main Street

copyright 2007 Carl Wright

Sculpture in Algonquin, IL

Delivering Sculpture



I (Carl) have been chosen along with 20 some other artists to display their sculpture in Algonquin, IL from November 1, 2007 to November 1, 2008. I will be showing Motion (pictured to the left) and Eihei (pictured below). Am so excited to be showing my work in the greater Chicago area. It is an area I have wanted to place sculptures and have selling galleries in for several years. This is the first step.


The town of Algonquin is most accomodating to make this as painless as possible for all the participants. I, for one, appreciate their thoroughness. Looking forward to seeing the sculptures in the changing seasons.