Sculptor and artist Timothy Wade enjoyed the light snowfall on Saturday in front of the Marion Art Center as he sculpted a four-foot tall Santa and his sidekick, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Carefully using a chainsaw and delicate tools, Wade took a solid block of ice and within a few short hours created two beautiful and carefully detailed sculptures. “I had a professor at the Maine School of Art (MSA) who took me under his wing,” said Wade, “he was an excellent sculptor and he taught me how to sculpt ice and snow.” Wade graduated from MSA with a degree in sculpture. “I enjoy the creative process and sculpture in general,” said Wade.
Deb Bokelkamp, Executive Director of the Marion Art Center, has asked Wade to come back year after year to create Christmas-themed sculptures on the brick patio in front of the art center.
“We love the Sippican Women’s Club House Tour and are on the tour and thought it would be great for those taking the tour to see Wade in action…it is very interesting to watch him work with the ice,” said Bokelkamp. The MAC was open during the tour, as was their ‘holiday shop’ featuring original works by artisans from throughout New England. Wade’s creation can be seen out front of the MAC as long as the cold weather stays with us. The MAC is located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion.
By Joan Hartnett-Barry
