Taking Another Look at St. Joseph Architecture

 He Rowed His Boat Around the Shoreline of His Memory by Charlie Brouwer was placed alongside the Krasl in 2014. This sculpture is a part of the Human Interest: Four Figurative Sculptures. “When I was a child my grandpa… had rowboats and I learned how to row. This is when I first experienced going forward by looking back”, Brouwer said, according to the Krasl Art Center.

Turbulence by Benis Folz is made of silver powder coated steel. “He believes that there isn’t a wrong or right message conveyed through his artwork,” according to the information panel placed alongside the sculpture.  

Being Home by Charlie Brouwer was placed downtown St.Joseph in 2016. “Sometimes it seems that the best part about going away...is the returning home again. the artist quoated saying by the Krasl Art Center    

All photos by Ella Mason

Nimbus Flight by James Russell is a stainless steel sculpture placed downtown in 1982. The sculpture catches and reflects sunlight when the sun is setting.   

When the Stars Begin To Fall by Charlie Brouwer is a sculpture that was placed alongside the Krasl in 2009. “Biblical imagery and the experiences of slavery gave birth to the spiritual that inspired me to make this sculpture” the artist said according to the Krasl Art Center.