Lewes installs new temporary artwork
The first of two temporary summer art pieces is now standing in Lewes' George H.P. Smith Park.
The colorful sculpture by artist Shelley Parriott, called "Ciel du Soir,” is located between the parking lot on DuPont Avenue and Blockhouse Pond.
It is made of perforated, heavy-gauge aluminum and sits on a bed of stones.
A description on the Lewes Public Art Committee's website says the sculpture provides "constantly changing patterns and optical illusions."
The second art piece is scheduled to be installed in Canalfront Park from Thursday to Friday, June 5 to 6. Created by artist Nikki Lederer, it is called "Reclaiming Remnants.” A reception will be held at the Net House June 6.
The artwork is made of recycled plastic bottles designed to look like climbing vines. The piece will be attached to trellises and hang down so people can touch it.
For more details, go to lewespublicartcommittee.com.
Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV. Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years, working in Lewes and Milton. He is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University. Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer, and a big Penn State football, Eagles, Phillies and PGA Tour golf fan. Bill, his wife Jill and their rescue cat, Lucky, live in Rehoboth Beach.
