ENID, OK - The sculpture Lazy Circle in the Sky is being installed at the corner of Grand and Garriott. It is a joint effort between The Public Arts Commission of Enid and Keep Enid Beautiful. It is part of both organizations effort to improve downtown Enid with landscaping and beautification projects. The sculpture is the latest artwork by Michael Shuck. Shuck is an Oklahoma artist living in Enid. Shuck’s career has focused on positive messages and building communities. He has won seven international awards and numerous state and regional awards. His work has been published globally in three international publications and on the cover of Interior Design Magazine’s October 2015 issue. Shuck has created and oversaw the construction of on average over $50 million of work yearly over his career. Along with various other art project he is planning for Enid, Shuck is in charge of the Enid Public Schools Bond Issue Projects including the new Gym and Performing Arts Center at Enid High School.
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The Sculpture was conceived as a gateway to the downtown Enid. The red-tailed hawks taking flight toward downtown draws your attention to the many attractions in the downtown area. The red-tailed hawk has recently been named a state symbol like the scissor-tailed flycatcher and mistletoe and is commonly seen in the skies of Northwestern Oklahoma. Shuck drew on his memories of drives thru Northwestern Oklahoma with his parents as he looked out the window and watched the hawks soaring around in the sky and he hopes this brings back fond memories for others. The sculpture is made of 3/4” plates of corten steel. The steel will take on a rusty brown appearance as it weathers. The color is meant to match the color of the red-tailed hawk. The color comes from a protective layer of rust that make the sculpture almost maintenance free. The sculpture will be wrapped at the base with a collection of natural grasses that will complement and blend in with the other landscaping downtown.
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For more information about Michael Shuck’s artwork, you can visit www.Michael-Shuck.com.
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A New Sculpture for Downtown Enid
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