Patrick Dougherty's art been featured in more than 300 locations around the world, from Scotland to Japan to Brussels. His sculptures are finally making their debut in Northeast Ohio, and you'll only find them at the Holden Arboretum. Dougherty and his son began building the structures on .
How long do most Stickwork structures by North Carolina based artist Patrick Dougherty last?
He'll toil for 17 days with the help of 75 volunteers to unload five trucks of branches, build scaffolding and weave the willow into a form inspired by the site and surroundings.
Where was Patrick Dougherty born?
Oklahoma
What materials does Patrick Dougherty use?
He commonly uses willow, maple and elm in his work. His work here is primarily willow, obtained as surplus biomass research material from the University of MN Horticultural Research Center in Victoria, the UMN Waseca Field Station, and from an invasive plant control project at nearby Carver Park Reserve.
Where is Patrick Dougherty now?
He is an avid gardener and tree lover and is currently establishing a homestead in Stokes County, NC. His renovation of the old farmhouse and outbuildings relies heavily on lumber cut and milled on Patrick's Chapel Hill acreage.
What type of artist is Patrick Dougherty?
Environmental art
What is Patrick Dougherty's work about?
Patrick Dougherty is a sculptor who weaves tree saplings into site specific sculptural installations. Dougherty's interest in carpentry and love of nature inspired him to experiment with tree saplings and learn about building techniques.
How many sculptures has Patrick Dougherty made?
Over the last thirty-some years, he has built over 300 of these works, and become internationally acclaimed. His sculptures hav been seen worldwide---from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, and all over the United States.
What is Patrick Dougherty known as?
Overnight, it seemed, the Kapnick Caribbean Garden lawn transformed from grassland to wonderland as sculptor Patrick Dougherty — the “Stickman” — and his son, Sam, led nearly 100 volunteers in turning 30,000 pounds of willow saplings into an immersive art experience.