The Mount, in partnership with SculptureNow, is pleased to present Confluence, an exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures featuring 24 nationally acclaimed artists, including George Rickey, Jonathan Prince, Tim Prentice, and Richard Erdman.

1. Virtual Tour of…
SculptureNow at The Mount
2013

2. When visitors enter the grounds,
this is the first sculpture they see.
Against the backdrop of the
historic Stable, the striped limbs
extendin many different
directions and spark endless
interpretive thoughts.Ma
Harding’s steel and pigment
pieceis an exciting visual
introduction to the Confluence
exhibit.

3. Situatedon the grassy
cornerof two intersecting
roads, Gunnar Theel’s
stainless & mild
steel/soil/plants sculpture
represents a house turned
upside down by a nature
thatis weary of manmade
things. Makesure to circle
this piece and view it from
all angles. Although
visitors cannot physically
climb the silver ladder, you
can mentally ascend to the
wilderness on top.

4. “Summit” can be reachedby taking a right-hand
turn onto the dirt lane that leads to the Gatehouse.
Composed as a tribute to the beauty and wonder of
ourearth, this sculpture, made of granite, emits a
dignified beauty. Don’t forget to peer into the
center,where a pane of glass rests, to view the world
througha deep shade of blue.

5. Locatedalmost directly across
from“Summit,” Steven Dono’s
piece is constructed from wood
and rope. “Medusa Oblongata”
is a combination of Greek
mythology and the primal part
ofthe human brain. The looped
coils of rope resemble Medusa’s
snake hair and merge with the
painted wood to bring Dono’s
unique idea to life.

6. “Thistle, Piece” which is made from aluminum and
stainless steel, is placed next to the Stable at The
Mount. While its base is planted firmly on the
ground, its rods form a circle that reachestowards
thesky. Observe for a while on a breezy day as the
rods sway gently in the wind.

7. This “Resurrected Pine” lives at
theedge of a forest laden with
a variety of trees. Art students
fromPittsfield High School
used mixed media and
recycledmaterials to construct
this triangular piece of art. The
“Pine” has been brought back
tolife and now resides in
harmony among its live
neighbors.

8. Situatedon the edge of the lawn sloping down from
theStable, this interactive sculpture is easily
accessible. “Writing Hut #2” is not only made of
steel, wood, and pigment, but also inspiration! Take
a moment (and a seat), find your muse, write a poem,
and hang it up for daily visitors to read and reflect
upon.

9. Achild favorite, “Circles” is located
right on the plateau of what’s
known as the Dell. Composed
entirely of aluminum and wood,
this sculpture calls attention to the
striking contrast of its geometry
against the flowing landscape. If
you visit on a windy day, watch as
thepieces spin and change
direction!

10. “Illustrious Circles” is located down the hill from
“Circles.” This sculpture was made using steel and
pigment and is meant to help the viewer see
recycledindustrial-age items in a new light. With
materials taken out of a factorysetting and
transferred to a natural landscape, Michael Thomas’
sculpture gives viewers something to think about as
they explore its various shapes, mysterious colors,
and ultimate purpose.

11. Longcoatcould not be located in a more perfect
place. Standing on the edge of the darkest part of
theforest, it soaks up the sun so that visitors can get
a clear view. Made of burlap, resin, steel, paint, and
wood, Longcoat might initially convey a sense of
foreboding--but it’s meant to evoke a deepersense
ofancient history and discovery.

12. GeorgeRickey’s sculpture
can be found halfway down
theroad that leads to the
Main House. This stainless
steel piece not only catches
thelight, but the shadows as
well, transforming the
sculpture with different
shades of gray. When the
wind blows, the L’s change
position, moving gently
backand forth.

13. Situatedin its own
lawn at the edge of
the woods, Ann Jon’s
sculpture is made of
wood, Lexan, and
fiberglass. “Genesis
IV” mixes the
biological and the
personal aspect of
human life. Curled
among the grass, the
sculpture that was
inspired by the reason
forhuman life takes
on a life of its own!

14. Locatedfurther down
thewinding road,
“Erratic”is made
entirely of granite.
Allen Williams meant
forviewers to reflect on
thenature and life of the
stone. Viewers can
achieve this not only by
examining the exterior,
but by going inside to
exploreas well!

15. BobTuran’s sculpture can
befound a few steps down
from“Erratic.” This corten
steel sculpture may be
triangular in appearance,
but is actually inspired by
theweather. Our world’s
climate is continuously
changing and this factcan
befound in the angles of
“Heat Wave.”

16. Among The Mount’s greenery
is the steel sculpture
“Constituo.” The viewer
cannot see inside, only the
exterior…andthat’s exactly
howDrew Goerlitz meant it to
be. Inspect the architectural
façadeand determine for
yourself what might lie inside.

17. Directly on the roadside is Henry Royer’s “Igneous.”
Royer made this piece out of bronze, stainless steel,
and granite with the aim of creating a visually
gripping sculpture. Come back for a second
viewing and experience the way “Igneous” reveals
differentshades of bronze in the morning and
afternoon sunlight.

18. Besure that you don’t walk
right by this sculpture without
noticing it; it’s tuckedaway up
on its very own hill, blending
perfectlywith the forestry. If
you were to guess it was a
paperclip, you’d be right!
Madeof stainless steel, this
giant sculpture is an accurate
representation of a smaller
item we use every day—with
its own inspiring and thought-
provoking bent.

19. “SabbathLoaf” is placed
along the winding white path
thatleads to Edith Wharton’s
gardens. As big and small
stones litter the path to the
stone-rich gardens, this is a
very appropriate spot for this
sculpture made of stone and
bronze. In this way, the
sculpture and its surroundings
areunified, a central
component of Murray
Dewart’s vision.

20. This sculpture sits outside of the
Forecourt,gracefully guarding
theentrance. Made entirely of
cast bronze, “Continuum” stays
trueto its name in the way it
twists like a pretzel yet remains
firmly connected. Richard
Erdman believes sculptures
should have their own identity.
Viewers are invited reflecton the
meaning of “Continuum.”

21. “BoreBlock,” like “SabbathLoaf,”
gracesthe path to the gardens of
The Mount. This corten and
stainless steel sculpture invites a
wide array of visitor
interpretations. View this piece
fromdifferent angles and peer
throughthe circular center to see
various parts of the estates framed
throughart.

22. This stainless steel piece by Susan Flores lies the farthest away from paved paths, traveled
roads, and fellow sculptures. Locatedon a small hill in the woods behind Wharton’s
gardens, these four steel stumps were meant to serve not only as art, but also as chairs and
tables. Visitors can keep company with “Stumps” for a while, enjoying the peace,the view,
and a deep sense of history.

23. Gary Orlinksy’s sculpture can be reachedtwo
differentways: by descending from the Dell near
theStable, or by the nature trail. Composed of
wood and pigment and bearing green and white
colors, “Proscenium in Green” pays homage by its
location to Shakespeare & Company, and nods,
throughits colors, to The Mount.

24. Srroundedby distant trees,
“Purification” can be found a few
feet away from the pet cemetery.
Madefrom burned wood, these four
black stump-like figures of varying
sizes can bring thoughts of death,
war, and earthly destruction.
Thomas Matsuda explains it is also
a representation of life,
rejuvenation, and rebirth.

25. Madefrom wood and pigment, this sculpture is wonderfully situated at the bottom of the pet
cemeterywhere Edith Wharton’s dogs are buried. It can be experienced in many different
ways, whether you are standing in close proximity, glimpsing it from afar at the mansion, or
catching it fleetingly through the trees. What betterplace for Edith Wharton to appear to be
strolling than near her beloved dogs?