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How many artists have called Colorado Springs home since our city was founded 150 years ago? Many thousands. How many left a legacy of some kind? Thousands. And of them all, which were the best?
Thatâs a matter of opinion. My list excludes famous artists who just passed through town, such as Thomas Moran and George Caleb Bingham. The latter visited Colorado Springs in the summer 1872, painted a lovely view of Pikes Peak and never came back. More interesting are those who lived and worked here for decades, and left an enduring legacy. Iâve tried to judge artists as we judge politicians â you may hate Donald Trump or Joe Biden, but both are towering figures in American politics.
How many artists have called Colorado Springs home since our city was founded 150 years ago? Many thousands. How many left a legacy of some kind? Thousands. And of them all, which were the best?
Thatâs a matter of opinion. My list excludes famous artists who just passed through town, such as Thomas Moran and George Caleb Bingham. The latter visited Colorado Springs in the summer 1872, painted a lovely view of Pikes Peak and never came back. More interesting are those who lived and worked here for decades, and left an enduring legacy. Iâve tried to judge artists as we judge politicians â you may hate Donald Trump or Joe Biden, but both are towering figures in American politics.
Ralph Sutton worked on the installment of a sculpture fountain in America the Beautiful ParkThursday morning. He works for Springs Fabrication Inc. and was actually were inside the hollow area tightening bolts. The stainless steel sculpture created by artist Bill Burgess and architect Dave Barber will rotate four revolutions a hour on a base. A wall of water will flow from the top of the circle and spiral into recirculation at the base. The piece called Continuum by the designers, was inspired by water and the circle of life said Burgess. photo by carol lawrence