Loren Madsen of Laytonville, has a unique sculpture, “Nests”, as part of the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail, in front of the Cloverdale Nursery on Cloverdale Blvd. near Citrus Fair Dr. “Nests” consists of several elements, cylindrical “bases” and teardrop-shaped pieces which nest in the vertical cylinders. All were turned by Loren on his homemade wood lathe. The composition of the sculpture is Douglas fir and its dimensions are 8’ high x 8’10” x 8’10”. The sponsor of “Nests”, Best of Show winner, is Marne Dupere of 14 Ft.
Madsen is known for his data-driven and statistical sculptures, he also enjoys “making” things. A move to Northern California inspired him to make sculptures from the trees on his property. According to Loren, “Since the mid-1990s I’ve worked in two areas: data-based sculptures and also somewhat traditional expressive abstract pieces. As the data-based works require lengthy fine-focused efforts, the more expressive pieces are a relief and a joy. I am delighted to share them.
For more information visit www.cloverdalesculpturetrail.org. At the web site there is a map with the location of the sculptures exhibiting in the Sculpture Trail, which is a year-round exhibit.
