Sculpture at Marsh Creek Rain Garden

Take a stroll and discover the sculptures at Marsh Creek Rain Garden . These five pieces were selected as winning entries from the 2021 ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Contest.

Comma

Artist: Lee Badger

Materials: Steel and ferro-concrete (kinetic sculpture)

Artist Statement

Comma is an abstract kinetic sculpture featuring a broad spiral form that rotates on a cylindrical base.

The sculpture is intended to be touched and turned, encouraging viewers to interact with its curved forms and changing shadows. The rusty spiral disk and stained stucco base reference the decay of the Industrial Age, while the polished edges symbolize renewal and forward movement.

Many viewers appreciate Comma as a study of curvature, shape, and dynamic space.

Minko

Artist: Jeremy Colbert

Materials: Steel, cast iron, and found objects

Artist Statement

Minko, completed in 2021, represents renewal, resilience, and hope for the future through unity and shared purpose.

The title comes from a Chickasaw word meaning “chief,” symbolizing leadership and guidance.

One Arch

Artist: Rollin Karg

Materials: Iron, blown glass, and steel

Artist Statement

Rollin Karg began creating metal stands to display his blown glass artwork, eventually expanding those designs into large-scale public sculptures.

The blown glass elements are created in his studio in Kechi, Kansas. The metal structures combine welded tools, plasma-cut elements, and other found materials, finished using techniques such as powder coating.

Walking Watcher Carrying the Children

Artist: Jim Collins

Materials: Aluminum and powder-coated steel

About the Artist

Jim Collins is a public art sculptor known for figurative works featuring silhouettes of people and animals created from stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.

He holds degrees from Marshall University, the University of Michigan, and Ohio University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture.

Windstone

Artist: Bob Turan

Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, and granite (kinetic sculpture)

Artist Statement

Inspired by geometry and balance, Bob Turan incorporates motion and surprise into his public art.

Drawing from his background in filmmaking, Turan views sculpture as a four-dimensional medium in which movement allows viewers to experience the artist’s hand and creative process.

The Vision for Art in Sandy Springs

The community envisions Sandy Springs as a leading arts destination within the Atlanta metropolitan area.

A key part of this vision is the Art in Public Places initiative led by the City of Sandy Springs and supported through partnerships with Art Sandy Springs (opens in new tab) and other community organizations.