- About
- Sculpture Program
- Nature-Based Sculpture Program
- Sculptures
- A Chameleon Meadow-In Praise of Shadows
- Clemson Clay Nest
- Crucible
- Crucible: Crucibulum Evolutum
- Earthen Bridge
- Earthen Bridge Reconstructed
- Impressions of Lost Life
- Invisible Operations
- Natural Dialogue
- Ochun
- Sittin’ Pretty
- Spittin’ Image
- Stream Path
- The Devotion of the Sunflower
- The Space in Between
- Time Capsule
- Artists
- Service Learning
- Maps
- Construction
- Evolution and Decay
- Interaction
- Organization
- Photos and Videos
- Photos and Videos
- Photo Galleries
- Videos
- Slideshows
- Construction
- Evolution and Decay
- Interaction
- Organization
- A Chameleon Meadow-In Praise of Shadows
- Clemson Clay Nest
- Crucible
- Crucible: Crucibulum Evolutum
- Earthen Bridge
- Earthen Bridge Reconstructed
- Impressions of Lost Life
- Invisible Operations
- Natural Dialogue
- Ochun
- Sittin’ Pretty
- Spittin’ Image
- Stream Path
- The Devotion of the Sunflower
- The Space in Between
- Time Capsule
- Digital Archive
Interaction
To find out more information and to see photos and slideshows of the interaction with the sculptures, please use the links above.
Volunteers Working on Spittin’ Image
“The new work, entitled Spittin’ Image, used and enormous amount of student energy and the full forces of Frances Chamberlain and Ernie Denny, both committed veterans of the South Carolina Botanical Garden’s sculpture program.”-Patrick Dougherty
Volunteers Working on Invisible Operations
“It is these students that McCoy feels most indebted to. ‘They are the heart of the project. It wouldn’t have happened without their help,’ McCoy said. Over 100 Clemson students from 10 different departments at the university, helped construct the earth sculpture.”-Chris Haire
Students and Volunteers Working on a Sculpture
“According to Drais, Denny related and based the idea on a dream about interacting with sculptures instead of observing them from a distance.”-Corey Greene
Students working on Invisible Operations
“Students enrolled in Frances Chamberlain’s landscape architecture classes, Denise Woodward-Detrich’s art class, and Barbara Weaver’s English classes assisted Karen in creating her sculpture,” 100 students in all.
Students working on Earthen Bridge
“Earthen Bridge was instrumental in spurring the creation of a formal connection between The Garden and Clemson University classes across the curriculum” including Frances Chamberlain’s Landscape Architecture class and John Mumford’s construction science labs.
Natural Dialogue
“From afar, a child sees the sculpture, and I hear him call ‘Look, Mom – a beaver lodge! … Can I climb on it!?’ He nears, and excitement becomes wonder. The chatter is reduced to one word – ‘WOW!’ This is a sacred space.”
Alfio Bonanno and Students Working on Natural Dialogue
“In addition to students, others who assisted with the sculpture included Clemson faculty and staff, SCBG staff, and members of the community.”
Earthen Bridge
“Looking at this sculpture encourages me to slow down and enjoy life. Whether a persons is alone or with a friend, one is sure to enjoy a walk across this bridge and throughout this particular area.”-Fraum
