Russ Barragan has been sculpting for more than 50 years and made his first commissioned piece – a chess set – at age 16. Much of his work has been done in clay, but he has also carved in soapstone, alabaster, marble, granite, limestone and wood. Some of his pieces have been used in magazine ads, in television programs and commercials and movies and in theme parks, and he has a 7-foot wood sculpture in Centre College’s Young Hall. He is one of only a few artists who carves in Kentucky limestone, which he obtains from a local quarry.
Barragan has done some portraits, animals, fish, birds, fantastic creatures, abstract work and various vessel forms. He is inspired by many sources – classical and ancient sculptures, renaissance, Gothic sculpture, art nouveau, art deco, and of course, by nature, rock formations and living things.
A sampling of Barragan’s work will be on exhibit at the library Aug. 4-28.
DATE: Thu, Aug 7, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm
LOCATION: Georgia de Araujo Gallery (Level 3)
AGES: All Ages
More information at our website: boylepublib.org/events/gallery-opening-reception-russ-barragan
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