Sculpture walk in Downtown Maryville
Windward
Windward, another piece crafted by James and Demarais. The inspiration behind this sculpture is the poetic innocence of a sail set against the horizon on a glassy surface of a watery expanse, evoking the tantalizing prospect of freedom and adventure.
Dancing Flame
Dancing Flame, by Harold Linke, on display on East Fourth Street. “My sculptures’ wispy, swirling, white dances exist to connect us with something higher in our own spirit,” the artist has said of Dancing Flame previously. “Nothing good in society, community, art or health exists without energy and connection. Likewise, every ill can be solved with more energy or more connection.”
Dystopia
Dystopia, by Tim James and Aidan Demarais, on display at West Fourth and Buchanan streets. The inspiration for the project came from the objects used to create the sculpture, according to the artists’ website. As the sculpture progressed, a repeating circular theme was emphasized, and the final sculpture “symbolizes the Earth supported tenuously by an unraveling foundation and surrounded by the ever-encroaching progress of industry.”
Weeping Rachel
A four-foot bronze statue, Weeping Rachel, by Sondra Jonson, displayed on Third Street. On her website, Jonson said the work is an interpretation of Jeremiah 31:15-17. “Rachel’s silent cry is for a child lost, as symbolized in the empty blanket across her lap. The rose laying at her side, is also a sign of life. Rachel’s message is simple: ‘Cherish Life.’”
STELLAR
STELLAR, by Jeff Satter of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, located on the pedestal on Main Street directly west of the Nodaway County Courthouse. “This sculpture represents a Brilliant Star in the evening sky.”
Unity
by Mark Hall
Located on a pedestal at Fourth Street near Willow and Elm, Mark Hall’s Unity embodies openness and transformation. Inspired by the form of a vase filled with water, Hall expanded the shape beyond containment, allowing it to interact dynamically with its surroundings. "Now, without expecting anything from it, perhaps something will come to you instead!" Hall explains. Constructed from rusted octagonal rods, carefully shaped using the intense heat of a glassblowing "glory hole," Unity is part of the Spirit Vessel series, a reflection on collective strength and movement through life.
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Angela
by Chris Wubbena
At the corner of Fourth and Buchanan Street, Chris Wubbena’s Angel offers a bold reinterpretation of the angelic form. Composed of stainless steel, bronze, and steel, Angel balances a triumphant, uplifting stance with raw, exposed welds and surface marks that highlight its handcrafted nature. “I wanted to create an angel that is down to earth, something constructed and invented,” Wubbena shares. Using scrap metal, he embraced a spontaneous and expressive fabrication process, resulting in a sculpture that is both ethereal and deeply grounded.
Eclipse
by Tim James and Aidan DeMarias
On the Third Street pedestal near the Nodaway News Leader, Eclipse, a collaboration between Tim James and Aidan Demarais, captures the power and mystery of the moon. Constructed from steel and found objects, the piece creates dramatic spaces in its surroundings. “Eclipse is inspired by the moon’s power, its contemplative revolutions, its ever-changing shape, and its unsolved mysteries,” the artists explain. Their creative process is intuitive, beginning with a concept but allowing the sculpture itself to guide them. “We begin a work of art with a concept or a bit of a plan, but we are quickly directed by the work, answering its needs, sorting its puzzles, and discovering solutions.”
Tip See
by Craig Snyder
In the Downtown Pocket Park at the corner of Main and Fourth Street, Craig Snyder’s Tip See brings a sense of play and nostalgia to the sculpture walk. Snyder has long worked with cubes and enjoys finding new ways to incorporate them into his art. Inspired by his children stacking and toppling blocks, Tip See captures that moment of precarious balance—what every "big kid" would love to build. “I almost always start with a model, and this piece is no different. It gets interesting when you go from 18 inches to 9 feet tall,” Snyder notes. The transition from small-scale model to full-scale public art requires engineering solutions, including internal braces, to ensure durability and stability. Snyder hopes Tip See brings a smile to visitors’ faces, evoking memories of childhood play and the excitement of motion frozen in time.
Euphoria
by Jeffrey Satter
Adding a vibrant and reflective element to the exhibition, Euphoria by Jeffrey Satter will be displayed on the Main Street pedestal near Simply Siam. Satter, a sculptor from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, specializes in abstract stainless steel works. Euphoria features matching reverse curves adorned with faceted crystal spheres that blend seamlessly with the shifting surroundings. The piece is coated in a PRIZMATIQUE finish, adding a shimmering, dynamic effect that changes with the light. “The cutting, bending, and welding process is very time-consuming, but the final result sparkles beautifully alongside the faceted spheres,” Satter explains. His hope is that viewers experience both excitement and relaxation when encountering Euphoria.