28. Wings of the Phoenix

By Jenny K Hager

Location: 166 S. Main Street

Host: Krauseneck Design Center

Sponsor:  Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority

Available for purchase by an individual or group.  Purchase price: $25,000

Jenny K. Hager is a Professor of Sculpture at the University of North Florida, where she has been teaching since 2006. She received her MFA in Sculpture and Digital Media from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. Interested in a variety of processes and materials, including steel, cast iron, post it notes, video, wood, digital photography and found objects, she finds inspiration in dreams, objects from her childhood, gadgets, sea life and other curiosities. She is also very interested in collaboration, the spirit of community important in both her teaching practice and in her own work.

Artist’s Statement: “Wings of the Phoenix” represents the story of rebirth. The great bird rises from the ashes. The wings are waterjet cut from aluminum and gracefully adorn the top of an upward-sweeping abstract form.

You can check out Jenny K Hager’s art on her website:  Jenny K Hager | Artist, Sculptor, Collaborator or follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/hagervickery.

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. Now that summer has arrived, treat yourself to a walk and visit the sculptures.  Stop in at any of the fine restaurants and coffee shops for a meal or a beverage.

If you want to support our efforts, please send a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in  October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99

27. Solar Orbit

By James Havens

Location: 176 S. Main Street

Host: Dale Ihrie PLLC

Sponsors:  David & Judy Bonior, Pat & Bill Konrad, Monika & David Leasure,

You Call Bail Bonds

Available for purchase by an individual or group.  Purchase price: $11,000

James served in the United States Marine Corps and is a retired ironworker.  He lives and works in Woodville, OH.

Artist’s Statement: “I intend that my sculptures should contain enough information that the viewer is not confused or mystified by the artist’s intent.

I wish to be considered a good journeyman ironworker who demonstrates a high degree of craftsmanship while using the best materials to create enduring sculptures that speak to the highest aspirations of the human spirit.

Jim says his greatest accomplishment is the magnificent 9/11 memorial to first responders in Gibsonburg, OH, site of his studio.  Pentagon shaped and plaque -filled walls surround an exact scaled 1-100 replica of the Freedom Tower with an actual 36 foot long, 7,000-pound piece of the solid steel antenna from the demolished South Tower. Dedication Sept 11, 2016.”

While James is not engaged in social media, his work has been exhibited throughout the United States.

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be exhilarating.

If you want to support our efforts, please send a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99

26. Blue Rose

By Sunday G. Mahaja

Location: 235 SB Gratiot Avenue

Host: Goodman Sheikh, PC

Sponsor:  Community Support

Available for purchase by an individual or group.  Purchase price: $7,000

This  is the first of 3 sculptures by this artist in our show this year.  The others are Yellow Rose and The Proposal.

Born in Nigeria, Sunday Mahaja currently lives and works in Goshen, IN.

Artist’s Statement:  “I am creator who breath life into discarded metal by expressing beauty, humor, functionality as well as telling a story.  I love bringing imagination into reality.

As an artist, I enjoy exploring every aspect of art.  I sometimes capture historic moments or events and  depict it in my own way to give my viewers a different way to see and interact with the moment.”

You can check out Sunday Mahaja’s art on her website:  https://mahajaarts.com or follow her on Facebook at Sunday Mahaja Mahajaarts.

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be exhilarating.

If you want to support our efforts, please send  a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in  October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99

25. Mount Clemens Obelisk

By Citizens Robotics

Host: City of Mount Clemens

Sponsor: Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership

Location: S. Main Circle on the Mound connecting to SB Gratiot

This was our second venture into 3D printing.

An obelisk is a tall, slender, four‑sided monument that tapers as it rises and ends in a pyramid‑shaped top (called a pyramidion). It is typically upright and can be made from a single block of stone (monolithic) or from several stones. The term comes from the Ancient Greek obelískos, meaning “spit” or “pointed pillar,” a diminutive of obelós.

Obelisks originated in ancient Egypt around 2,300 BCE, where they were called tekhenu. They were often erected in pairs at the entrances of temples and symbolized the sun god Ra, representing the sun’s journey across the sky. The shafts were carved with hieroglyphs dedicating the obelisk to the pharaoh and the sun god. Some were also used as sundials, casting shadows that indicated the time of day.

Today, obelisks are still used as monuments, often to honor individuals or events. Examples include the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., and the Cleopatra’s Needle in London. They remain symbols of enduring power, time, and cultural heritage.

In short: An obelisk is both a distinctive architectural form and a richly symbolic monument, with deep roots in ancient Egyptian religion and culture, and a lasting presence in global history.

Citizen Robotics, a pioneering 3D printing company, aims to reduce the cost of housing construction by adopting advanced robotic construction techniques. They raise awareness about the possibilities of automation and showcase innovative solutions from around the world. Through our training center, we bring these cutting-edge technologies to the community, enabling people to build more efficiently using less labor and fewer materials. We are committed to upskilling today’s construction workforce for the future by providing training and hands-on opportunities in new housing developments.

To learn more about Citizen Robotics, visit their website at www.citizenrobotics.org and follow them on Facebook at Citizen Robotics.

Stop by our office at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens to pick up a brochure featuring all our sculptures. Brochures are also available at the Bonior Tree and Pollinator Park. Now that summer has arrived, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a walk.

If you would like to support our efforts, please consider sending a small tax-deductible contribution to help fund the next show scheduled for October 2026-2027.

Be sure to like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99.

Bee Reader

By Israel & Erik Nordin

NW Corner of Inches St. and NB Gratiot

The Bee Reader sculpture at the evolving MCEP Pollinator Park was installed in July of 2024.  It will be open to extend gifts of small paperback books for young readers and mature readers. Each month the Bee Reader will have two paperback books available. One geared for younger readers and one for mature readers. Please come and check it out. Each month’s selection will be available on the MCEP website with the book’s description.  If for some reason the books are not there just call us on 586 783 6008 and we will replenish the stock.

June Bee Reader Books

Ultimate Cross Words

Published By Hinkler

Hardcover edition

Over 450 large print crossword puzzles.  Easy to read and fun to solve.  Solutions are in the back of the book.

Flowers of One Garden

by Gloria Faizi

The people living in the world do not all look alike. The color of their skin is different. Some have brown or black skin, others are white, black or yellow. If you think of the world as a big garden, people are like different colored flowers of this garden. A garden looks more beautiful when the flowers are of different colors. A children’s book to bring awareness and understanding of unity in diversity.

24. Doyen

By Richard Morgan

Location: S. Main before the Obelisk

Host: City of Mount Clemens

Sponsor: Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership

This  is the second of three sculptures in our show this year. The others are The Fence and Music Box.

Artist’s Statement:  During my 35-year career I have worked in the welding field working with metals.  I occasionally welded gifts for family members and friends but basically viewed welding as a job but nothing more.

My perception changed on March 10, 2008, when my wife and I were notified that our only son was murdered in California on Venice Beach.  With the stress from this along with the stress from work…sleep was nearly impossible, so after a while I ended up in the shop during those restless nights instead.

It was then that “Welding” began to ease some of the grief and my creativity was awakened and I began to transform into an artist and metal sculpture and have been creating non-stop ever since.

As I began to create metal art, I found that I wanted to create unique pieces of functional and non-functional art.

The best thing is being able to create something out of nothing, and making people happy with my art, helping people to see outside the box, is the best thing about being an artist.

My pieces are great for the environment and have been constructed mostly with approximately 85% re-claimed materials”

You can check out Richard Morgan’s art on his website:  https://richardalanstudios.com

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be invigorating.

If you want to support our efforts, please send  a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in  October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99.

Location: 260 SB Gratiot

Host: Visions Beauty and Barber Shop

Sponsor: Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership

Greg Mendez Artist Biography

Born in 1981, Greg was raised in the rural town of Decatur, IN. He studied at the University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts in Ft. Wayne, IN graduating with a B.F.A. in sculpture.

Greg’s sculptures have been included in many juried public displays throughout the United States, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards. In addition to permanently placed public works and commissions, he also participates in community development by promoting public art on a local level.

You can see more of Greg’s work on Facebook at Greg Mendez Gallery or on his website at gregmendezsculpture.com.

Special thanks to our micro gardeners, John Honsel and Karin Flood who help to maintain Eternal Spring II and Squawk a Lot gardens, respectively.

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be exhilarating.

 If you want to support our efforts, please send  a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in  October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99 

Host: Comfort & Prosthetics

Sponsor: Stephen Saph, Jr.

Available for purchase by an individual or group.  Purchase price: $6,000

Artist Statement

“My initial interest and departure point comes from observations of electrical

pylons that carry high voltage power lines across the land. There are two

main elements that have captivated my creative urges and have led to the

sculptures that I produce.

It has been my desire to take a static structure that is common in our daily

visual vocabulary and bring to it life, in hopes of changing our visual

perception of an otherwise mundane object.

I have continued to investigate movement in the forms pushing the

inanimate into animate, perhaps anthropomorphism. I proceed by

developing a surface that emits a visual noise using line, color and the

physical mark.”

Check out some of his work at dwmartinart.com

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be exhilarating.

If you want to support our efforts, please send a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MCEP99 

Host: Tessmer Book Bindery

Sponsor: Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership

The Jian Bird is a Chinese Mythological bird that is born with one eye and one wing. The Jian birds according to the myth are said to be created as pairs and it is believed that they must find their other half to reach their full potential or to fly. The Jian bird also symbolizes marriage. In Japan they are known as Hiyoku no Tori.

“I am Michael Bennett, a 36-year-old metal artist from Wadsworth Illinois. Since I was a child, I have always been interested in understanding how things worked. I would always take mechanical toys apart and then put them back together in a more creative way. 

My Medium

Six years ago, I was in an accident and was paralyzed from the chest down. I had to learn to use my talents in a different way and continue to move forward in life. This is when I started using sheet metal, bolts, car parts, and other interesting metals to create artwork. I use many of the tools that I used as a fabricator and mechanic. I now create metal art in a pole barn in Wadsworth under the name Handicap Made

My Inspiration

My passion is creating and designing customer’s visions and dreams into metal. I have been commissioned to make monogramed driveway entry gates, personalized wall art, metal lettering on private businesses, silhouettes of beloved pets and much more. You can see my work on my Instagram account . My designs are also on display at the Grayslake Farmers Market. I would be glad to design and create your vision into custom metal art!”

You can see more of Michael’s work at https://michaelbennettdesigns.com or on Instagram.

The micro gardener at this sculpture has also been adopted by Tracy Mitchell.  Way to go Tracy!

Stop by our office located at 92 NB Gratiot in Mount Clemens and pick up a brochure of all our sculptures in the brochure box located on our front porch or at the Bonior Tree or Pollinator Park. There are now plenty of sunny days where a walk can be exhilarating.

If you want to support our efforts, please send  a small tax-deductible contribution to keep the next show going in  October 2026 – 2027 and be sure to like us on Facebook.

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