Wild Ice - Westminster, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"This wonderful piece consists of three life-size skaters (two boys and a girl) holding hands and playing "crack the whip." One of the skaters is wearing speed skates, one is wearing hockey skates and one is wearing figure skates. The detailing in the sculpture is quite amazing and is already popular, especially among the skating crowd at the Ice Centre. The sculpture exudes youthful energy and spirit, and was first created out of clay in Greg Todd’s studio in Greeley before being cast in bronze.

The following describes Greg’s inspiration for the piece in his own words:

"Fond memories of growing up in Goodland, Kan., were the inspiration for this piece. The local tennis courts near my boyhood home were flooded in winter to create an ice rink. The neighborhood kids all loved to gather on the ice, and playing 'crack the whip' was one of the favorite activities of the gang. I am happy that other children will continue to forge their own memories on ice, and I am proud that this work may be a part of those memories-in-the-making for generations of skaters to come."
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"Sculptor Greg Todd was born and raised in Goodland, Kansas and received his Fine Arts degree from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. “My first sculptures were in stone and welded steel, beginning in 1970. In 1989, I created my first bronze sculpture and fell in love with this method of expression and have been casting works in bronze ever since.”

Now sculpting in Greeley, Colorado, Greg has gained national recognition for his work depicting both wildlife and human figures. Greg finds an infinite supply of subject matter in God’s creation: the world around us.

“People always want to know where I get my inspiration,” he says. “I draw my ideas from my personal experiences and interests.” Greg has a wide range of interests which include the outdoors and nature, as well as family. His wife Cheryl and two sons, Jonathan and Jeremy, and now his grandchildren, have provided subject matter for Greg’s creations over the years." (from (visit link) )

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Wild Ice Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Greg Todd Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2012 Materials used: Bronze Location: Ice Centre at the Promenade

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