Art through Nature

There are places within our towns and cities in which we always speak of visiting, but rarely ever take the opportunity to. On a quiet afternoon with little to keep our attention, their existence somehow always eludes us; and when we do remember, we never quite have the time to make our way over. But the waiting and build up usually make for a memorable experience when the stars do align.

After months of hearing about the beautiful sculpture garden in the suburbs of Milwaukee, I finally had the chance to see it for myself. The Lynden Sculpture Garden is an unexpected but wholly welcomed surprise. Nestled amongst lush natural landscape, it's surrounded by colorful prairie flowers, erect maple trees and a small, moss covered lake with a rustic bridge spanning the width of the water.  From one angle, the grounds which include a weathered barn and ivy covered farmhouse resemble an English manor from the 1800s, while a glance in another direction reveals a modern building, housing an indoor gallery.

The Garden's 50 or so large scale sculptures, rotating exhibits (Kevin Giese's Immigrant— picture 5—a great installation), diverse gallery art and 40 acres of beautiful woodland are more than stimulating, satiating and inspiring; a place surely deserving of many visits.