The Magic Hoop - Montgomery, Alabama - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

As one goes into the patio area on the east side of the Montgomery Museum of Art, one finds a fascinating statue called The Magic Hoop. The following information about the scultor and the work comes from the Encyclopedia of Alabama: (visit link)

Alabama sculptor Frank Fleming (1940- ) is internationally known for his fanciful sculptures in ceramic and bronze, which combine realistic treatments of animals and plants with mystical and imagined figures, often in fantastical groupings and arrangements. Unlike many sculptors, Fleming does not work from sketches but instead sculpts directly from a mental image of the finished piece, often from what he describes as visions of connections between supernatural and living worlds. His works can be found in municipal spaces, museum grounds, and other public and private arenas. Fleming has won numerous awards, and his work has been featured in dozens of exhibitions and is housed in major private and public collections throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.

In 1988, Fleming created his first outdoor sculpture, The Magic Hoop, for the Montgomery Museum of Art; the piece depicts an anthropomorphized pig seated on a turtle while playing with a hoop and pole.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Magic Hoop Figure Type: Combination of two figure types Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Frank Fleming Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1988 Materials used: bronze Location: Montgomery Museum of Art patio

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