Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park – part III

In my last post I took you on a tour around the open air sculpture park.
This post will bring you to a most amazing Sculpture created by Nina Akamu:
The American Horse, 1998 (Bronze).

Read the fascinating story behind this giant sculpture and who insired the artist here.

Belowe our first meeting with this giant Sculpture
 
First glimpse was from the “Train” that brought us around the park
 
This was our second glimpse. We thought we had to go back..

We returned walking – it was really worth it

Inspired by who? What do you think?

We were amazed - watch the details

To give you an idea how large the Sculpture really is:
Can you see a human beeing here?

Look at this. Majestic. Power. Art. Nature. All in one.

We have more from this wonderful park and gardens.

A well much more from our Summer Vacation.
Next post: California, Victoria, Michigan. Indiania, Minnesota, Washinton, Illinois, Norway or what?  Stay tuned;-)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - II

Dear friends and readers, let’s start our journey into the Sculpture Park.
We were adviced to take the “Park Train” driven by seniors who not only love but as well know art.
Very good guide we had.
All the Photos that follows are taken from the “train”.
The Parks is so large and with so many objects it is a great way to have an overview and then go back to the Sculptures you like the most.
 
Horse made from wreck wood found in a River
Neuron – made from stainless Steel – Click on the right photo to learn more

Just Wood – but dancing – love this simple creativity and fantasy

Wow, what is this? A secret Kitchen Garden. How great;-)
 
Some people  on the “train” said this sculpture reminded them of a Kindergarden. What do you think?
 
See the Giant Spider? It’s safe it is fenced in;-)
 
They are headless – we have learned they put their heads down in the Sand when frightened – but here in the Michigan Forests?

Yellow Fantasy – Happy Sculpture 
Listening to History. Who owns the Truth? Click on the photo up right to see the name of the Artist.

Just sitting down and relaxing in the Nature

Halloween in Iron or an alien? Go to Frederik Meijer Gardens to find out;-)

Suddenly a Red Rock Bridge - - -

On the Hill…

… streching and dancing towards the Sky

It was an overwhelming tour and papa needed some rest;-)

In my next post I will show you the most amazing sculpture, so stay tuned…

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - I

In the first Week of July – 2011, we went to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.

FMG Mission Statement:
To promote the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.

Our Visit
We went up with my Son and Daughter in law from Benton Harbour to this wonderful place. It’s about 1 1/2 hrs drive and it was well worth the Drive. The park is Michigan States second most visited attraction.
 
Here the first sculpture, at the Parking area. Se the two faces?
 
The Entrence –let’s start the visit indoor enjoing the Tropical Flowers and Plants.
 
We were fascitaned by the blue colours here - Orhides
 
Wonderful flowers and colours here as well – Orchides

In the tropical section you will find a subsection with Pitcher Plants. Very fascinating. Watch your fingers and nose;-)

More Pitcher Plants – See how they trap insects below:

 
More Pitcher Plants – How do you grow them?
 
There are sculptures among the plants as well
Click on the small photo to read about the Sausage Tree.

More to come from Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,