The Projects and Exhibitions created by Cary Visual Art have resulted in hundreds of works of art being placed at parks, businesses and public property across the Town of Cary. Browse the list of art projects below or take a look at the map available on the menu at left to see where artwork is currently on display.
Cornerstone, created by artist Thomas Sayre, was designed for the courtyard of West Regional Library. Cornerstoneconsists of ten roughly conical seats which are sprinkled across the courtyard, creating different clusters of seating groups. Composed of stacked disks of concrete, the benches are topped by terrazzo engraved with quotes and other data conveying a sense of the library’s cultural and physical place in Cary.
Phil Alan Simpson, the artist ofEcclesiastes (War Wagon), describes the work to be "based on the idea that Ecclesiastes is supposed to be the only chapter in the Bible that is based on reason instead of faith. Thinking about war changes things." The work is a celebration of life being on earth.
Community was installed as part of a temporary exhibition but became a permanent placement when the piece was donated by the artist, Dawn Stetzel in the spring of 2008.
In November 2007, Cary Visual Art celebrated the installation of Windplow, a site specific piece by Indianapolis-based artist Bev Precious. Installed at the roundabout near one of the High House Road entrances to Stone Creek Village,Windplow was designed to reflect a merger of present-day innovation with the agricultural history of the site. Arcs of stainless steel tubes hold glass panels reaching a height of 13.5 feet.
This piece was the result of a partnership between CVA, SAS Institute, and the Town of Cary. It was placed at the SAS Soccer Park in December of 2004. This 26 foot tall sculpture is sure to become a beloved landmark for The Town of Cary Cary and the Triangle.
This stainless steel gate with bronze accents is located at the main entrance of the Regency Park Amphitheater. The artist included elements inspired by the architecture and the natural pine setting into the design. He also incorporated musical notes from "Ode to Joy." Two other sculptural elements are integrated into the park area.
These benches are made of painted steel in a color that matches the playground equipment. The oracle bench is interactive with a sound component created by the curved piping. If a person speaks into one end of the pipe very quietly, someone on the opposite end of the pipe will be able to clearly hear what was spoken.
These benches are made of aluminum. Each bench represents a different tree and includes the botanical name. One of these trees represented is the dogwood, which is one of the symbols of Cary. The gingko, sassafras, redbud and tulip poplar are also represented.
