 Confluence of Blue The 2014 Featured Artwork by Featured Artist, Ken Newman, is Confluence of Blue, a bronze that depicts Great Blue Herons gathered around a White Oak. In his words, Newman explains the inspiration for the piece and what it represents: "This sculpture expresses my reverence for nature and admiration of the Waterfowl Festival and its Chesapeake communities. In creating Confluence of Blue, the heron rookery became the metaphor for the Festival and what it takes in coming together for the greater good - to build a stronger community and a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Central to the theme stands the great White Oak with its deep roots suggesting the strength, history and enduring spirit of the community. Around the base of the tree, herons have gathered joined to one another and all connected to the tree, the community. I came to understand they reflected six important elements of life itself; focus - perseverance - celebration - relationships - success and gracious generosity. This is the Waterfowl Festival." Confluence of Blue, is available in a bronze edition of 11. The first in the edition will be sold exclusively at the 2014 Waterfowl Festival and will feature a unique base made with wood and other native materials from the Chesapeake Bay region. Sculpture Dimensions: 47"H x 32"Wx 40"D, approx. 160 pounds, Base measures 16" x 16".
Pricing: #1 of the Edition: $26,500
#3-11 of the Edition: $22,500 if ordered and deposit received by October 1, 2014. Price increases to $26,500 after October 1st and through the Festival.
Crating and shipping charges may apply, please call for more information.
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Miniature Editions: Focus and Unity
 In addition to the full-sized edition, Ken Newman will also be offering two editions of 22 miniature sculptures inspired by Confluence of Blue. Here is a sneak-peek at the individual Great Blue Heron sculptures in wax - Focus and Unity. They are due out of the foundry in August.Focus features one heron
10-1/2"H with base - $975.00 Unity features two herons
11"H with base - $1,900 Pricing will increase for orders placed after the 2014 Waterfowl Festival. Crating and shipping charges may apply, please call for more information. For more information about the miniature editions, please email featuredartist@waterfowlfestival.org or contact Judy Price at 410-822-4567.
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