Beijing winter olympics 2022 public art
In the Fall of 2020, I was invited to submit a proposal for a public art solution for the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. I received an email from my friend, Shangxi Zhu asking if I would be interested and after
What a nice welcome we received from the Squamish Chief newspaper today. Reporter Dan Falloon interviewed us last weekend and published this lovely article, Sculptor Hosting open houses in Squamish Michelle and I are looking forward to connecting with the local
I'm finally moving into my new studio and gallery in Squamish, BC, Canada. Its been a convoluted journey since my exit from my old location in 2017. Michelle and I purchased a new-build light industrial unit and after many delays,
Binkley Visits Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain
I have always wanted to visit the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Spain and I finally realized this goal with a visit on February 10, 2019. I have read about the architecture of the Museum and seen a few photographs of it,
How have I not heard of the incredible sculptor, Gigi Guadagnucci before? Nicolas Bertoux suggested we visit the only museum in Versilia dedicated to a single artist at Villa della Rinchiostra, owned by the Malaspina family, in Massa, Italy. Guadagnucci was a
Michelle and I drove from Oslo, through Sweden to our most northern point of our "Intermission Year" at Kalix, before driving down the length of Finland to Helsinki, then on the ferry to Estonia. We were hosted at our friend, Kara
Visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway
Many years ago, longtime supporters and collectors, the Stormorkens told me about a sculpture park in their native country that I simply had to visit. As a stone sculptor, they felt I really should know about Gustav Vigeland and his
We walked from our B&B through a bit of Oslo, Norway and discovered the Princess Ingrid Alexandra's Sculpture Park within the Royal Palace Gardens. It is designed specifically for children, by children. The project was started in 2016 and is funded
I had the great privilege to be invited by our UK host, Zoe to join her and her friend, Catherine to attend Summer Solstice at Stonehenge. I have long been interested in Stonehenge and its mysterious construction over 3,000 years ago
Michelle and I discovered a delightful sculpture exhibition while we were visiting Assisi, Italy this spring. It was in the little church, Santa Maria della Rose, just across the street from our rented apartment. The work is by Italian sculptor, Guido Dettoni della Grazia and is titled "Maria."
Guido's inspiration came from the subconscious as he formed clay in his hands. A small figure, robed and decidedly female was the result - the image of Maria, mother of Christ. He then copied this image 33 times in as many different types of wood and mounted