Nesting in Reno's riverwalk sculpture garden

“Nesting” sculpture by Jeff Schomberg and Laura Kimpton

Metal-gear bird

“Nesting” is one of six pieces of the current collection of sculptures displayed in the Bicentennial Park at the Truckee river. “Nesting” was created by Jeff Schomberg and his wife Laura Kimpton. The artist couple is best known for their word sculptures, such as “BELIEVE” at the waterfront of downtown's Art Plaza. While “BELIEVE” comes with a silhouette of cut-out birds, “Nesting” features metal-gear birds on the tip of bending beams supporting a metal nest.

Calling the phone number provided at the sculpture pedestal, 775-334-3330 ext 5, you will learn that the idea behind the sculpture is “to create the experience of life in the world.”

The birds do not fly away. The current exhibit—curated by First Reno Rotary—is rotating and the bird-tree sculpture will make place for the next inspiring design. Therefore, the gear birds are soon going to nest somewhere else.

References and more  to explore

[1]  VIDEO: Bicentennial Sculpture Park Opening and The Playa Art Park Preview [http://thisisreno.com/2016/11/video-bicentennial-sculpture-park-opening-reno-playa-art-park-preview]
[2] Reno Gazette-Journal: Reno welcomes six-piece sculpture garden to riverwalk  [http://www.rgj.com/story/life/arts/2016/10/27/reno-welcomes-six-piece-sculpture-garden-riverwalk/92851804]