Taking Root in KC

Ferment, Roxy Paine, 2011. Stainless steel. Purchase: Acquired in honor of Martin Friedman and his critical role in the development of the Kansas City Sculpture Park through a gift from the Hall Family Foundation. Copyright Roxy Paine

It’s like no tree you’ve ever seen. That’s because the nine-ton polished stainless steel sculpture called Ferment is not a real living, breathing tree, despite tendril-like branches and its botanical surroundings.  Rising 56 feet into the air with a polished steel system of branches that span 35 feet, artist Roxy Paine’s sculpture is organic and… Continue reading Taking Root in KC