R. C. Anderson Co., LLC
Garden Kaleidoscopes - Inflated Steel Sculptures - Other Sculptural Work
Artist, Robert C. Anderson in Sturgeon Bay, WI, introduced garden kaleidoscopes in 1997, and they remain a popular and primary body of his work. Anderson’s additional paths in working with steel include inflated steel sculptures; steel sculpture inspired by the principles of origami; and other sculptural work.
Garden Kaleidoscopes
The popular garden kaleidoscopes put a new spin on experiencing the natural beauty of flowering plants and other colorful items. A substantial steel sculpture supports one or more brass viewing scopes mounted above a rotating bowl filled with flowering plants and/or other colorful items.
- Spin the bowl to begin the kaleidoscope experience
- Look through viewing scope
- Enjoy the colorful kaleidoscopic images
Check out the video for an example of the mesmerizing effect.
Installations
Robert’s garden kaleidoscopes or interactive living sculptures are installed in public places and private residences all around the United States, and in Japan and Canada. Click Installations to see a list.
Gallery
Click Gallery to see images of the range of projects Robert has done.
Anderson’s home base is Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. His studio is located on a farm property where he and his wife, Ann grow more than 400 varieties of day lilies. In 2020, they began converting 42 acres of land to natural prairie to encourage wild pollinators and wildlife. It’s coming along great!
Studio visits are welcome by appointment. Please click FAQs for answers to common questions, or click Contact to reach him directly.
