Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bird Series Finds a New Nest

This little bird series has found a nice home at the very prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester. It will join the amazing collection already there. I'm honored to have my work included. I went yesterday to drop off the mosaics and I was lucky to be treated to a personal tour of some of the art of the Gonda Building. Minnesota artist Michael Sweere has created some incredible pieces that I was lucky enough to see. Oh, and then there are other artists, like Dale Chihuly, but it's hard to measure up to Mike! ;) The art there is incredible. I'm going to go back when I have the whole day to see more!

13 comments:

connie - spizzimosaics said...

Congratulations! You're amazing! The birds are so sweet and refreshing - great work as always.

Christine Brallier said...

So cool, Barb! Woo Hoo!

Barbara Benson (Bebe) Keith said...

Thanks Connie and Christine! :)

Cynthia Monica said...

Congratulations Barb! You are in great company! Your birds are so charming, wonderful that they will be displayed publicly to be enjoyed by so many!

Cynthia Monica said...

Congratulations Barb! You are in great company with the likes of artists Michael Sweere and Dale Chihuly! How wonderful that your beautiful birds will be enjoyed by so many people.....and at the Mayo Clinic, no less! That is just so cool!

Barbara Benson (Bebe) Keith said...

Thanks, Cynthia! Have a great day!

rnjenny1 said...

I checked out M Sweere-wow, and I think your styles are very similar!
Love the little birds, your style just shines thru!

Barbara Benson (Bebe) Keith said...

What a great compliment! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

your birds are so cute! Congrats on the great commission.

Paladina said...

this is very beautiful! I'm your fan)))

Barbara Benson (Bebe) Keith said...

Thanks for the nice comments!

Laura K. Aiken said...

WOW Barbara congratulations! That is really somthing to be proud of. I am proud for you!!
Laura. ps I love the Zoo Animal book. These are just wonderful to use in my classes and I get to say I know you! teehee. You are so smart.
Stay warm
Laura.

Barbara Benson (Bebe) Keith said...

Thanks, Laura! I saw my first bluebird of the season three days ago (they've come back to their birdhouse!!), and just moments ago I spotted my first robin. Spring is here!