Horticultural Alliance of the Hampton Lecutre Serie Continues with Dan Snow, Dry Stone Artist

Dry Stone Art in the Landscape: Fleeting Thoughts and Works of Friction
For 40 years artist, craftsman, writer and teacher Dan Snow has been building dry stone constructions in his native Windham County, Vermont and beyond. From the practical to the fantastical, his works in stone fuse vanguard vision with old world techniques and traditions. From serviceable retaining walls to gravity-defying landscape features, Dan Snow has designed and built hundreds of site-specific, dry stone constructions. His two, widely acclaimed books have helped spark a recent renaissance in American stone work.
In his presentation, Snow will lead the audience through the process of bringing a dry stone art piece to life in the landscape. From conceptualizing a design in modeling clay to creating an arresting experience in the natural environment, every aspect of constructing a unique land form will be covered. A timeless space embraced by natural stone is Snow’s goal in making art that is of, and for, its world place.
For the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons, Dan Snow will combine “thunkets” (thought provoking one-liners), video clips and photo images for a lively presentation. To learn more about Dan and his amazing work go to dansnowstoneworks.com
photo courtesy of Ingalls Photography
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