Wind Dancer - Bradford, Ontario, Canada
N 44° 06.530 W 079° 35.404
17T E 612833 N 4884927
This sculpture is dancing in the wind and can be found at the entrance of Summerlyn Village in Bradford, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM8PCP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/27/2010
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Great Gulf Homes commissioned Metal Sculptor Ron Baird to create this new sculpture. It took him 14 months to create it.
On Sunday, September 28th, with His Worship Doug White, Mayor of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Members of Council, distinguished guests and Summerlyn Village's first homeowners in attendance, Ron's vision officialy took flight as this spectacular work of art was unveiled for all to appreciate and enjoy for years to come.
Ron Baird
Ron Baird, RCA, AOCA, has been regularly commissioned to create large-scale, site-specific sculpture installations across Canada and abroad for more than 40 years. Often his work has imaginative elements that move in the wind, are light-responsive or make sounds. Some pieces also include electronics, electronic sound, interactive elements or incorporate programmed light sources.
He has completed more than 150 public commissions with a variety of inventive concepts. These include fountains, sculptural landmarks for world fairs and civic parks, towers, murals, carillons and site-specific pieces for business, donor recognition, industry government and private collectors.
A winner of numerous awards and medals including allied arts awards from both The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Ontario Association of Architects for his work. Ron is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, he is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and has also been awarded prizes for his prints.
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