Seward Johnson sculptures come to Mckee Botanical Garden

From January 5 to April 28, the McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach will mount an exhibition of Johnson’s work, including 20 pieces from his Celebrating the Familiar series.

Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art? For sculptor Seward Johnson, the former definitely holds true. The 88-year-old finds inspiration in the mundane moments: A young man taking an afternoon nap, an older gentleman reading on a park bench, or a musician busking for tips can spur the world-renowned artist to create one of his signature bronze statues. From January 5 to April 28, the McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach will mount an exhibition of Johnson’s work, including 20 pieces from his Celebrating the Familiar series. This collection of life-size figures captures the organic nature of the original pose with remarkable realism and attention to detail. The exhibit also features Johnson’s much-lauded Embracing Peace, a 25-foot-tall recreation of the iconic 1945 image of a sailor and a nurse celebrating the end of World War II with a passionate kiss.

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