Outdoor Art

1. RICHARD DEUTSCH SCULPTURE
Studying a site’s historical documents, collaborating with architects and landscape designers, winging to China and Italy to handpick raw material—these are the measures Richard Deutsch takes to create his works, which are careful studies of their environments, from civic centers to
residential landscapes. “Pod” by Richard Deutsch, richarddeutsch.com

2. TERRA SCULPTURE
Metal artists Jennifer Gilbert Asher and Mario Lopez combine creative backgrounds in landscape architecture and architecture to invent minimalist works they handcraft out of steel (powdercoated, weathered and stainless) in their California studio. “Curvas” by Jennifer Gilbert Asher and Mario Lopez, terrasculpture.com

3. WENDY KLEMPERER
Veteran artist Wendy Klemperer’s prolific animal sculptures (mostly composed of metal strips) are displayed everywhere from the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens to California State University at Bakersfield; the list of awards she’s received for her work is nearly as diverse. “Howling Wolf,” by Wendy Klemperer, wendyklemperer.com

4. CHEVO STUDIOS
Studies in community development and European travel inspire artist Andy Dufford to create works—majestic stone totems, artful hardscape elements, sculpted stone plazas—that invite observers into the story of a place. “Cottonwood Leaf” by Andy Dufford, chevostudios.com

5. BATES WILSON
Anything but boring, Bates Wilson’s creations turn everyday objects (like the American flag, a surfboard or a guitar) into metal patchworks that offer a fresh perspective on the ordinary.
“The Liberation” by Bates Wilson, bateswilson.com