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Sculpture exhibit is mix abstract, geometric, living forms

By Clay Schuldt 2 min read

NEW ULM-- An exhibit featuring the work of sculptor David Hyduke will open Friday at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture.

The grand opening reception for the exhibit is 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, in the Grand's 4 Pillar Gallery.

The exhibit will include several examples of Hyduke's sculptures.

He is a metal sculptor from Kasota. He attended Bemidji State University, studying philosophy and psychology.

Hyduke has been sculpting since his early 20s. He learned bronze casting from Paul Granlund, a longtime sculptor-in-residence at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Hyduke operates his own foundry.

Examples of his work can be found at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Metropolitan Medical Center in Minneapolis, Children's Hospital in St. Paul, Concordia College in St. Paul and Investors Diversified Services in Minneapolis.

Hyduke has done sculpture maintenance and has been involved in the restoration of historically significant monumental sculpture and done numerous art residences in Minnesota schools.

The exhibit in the 4 Pillars Gallery lean toward the abstract, featuring unique geometric shapes, while other pieces take on animal and human forms.

The David Hyduke Exhibit will be open to the public from 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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