Hanging a Sculpture on Your Wall? Of Course You Can                                                                      by Line Labrecque

If you ever shied away from sculptures for your home because you think they are just for window sills and tabletops, think again. There is a wide variety of hanging wall sculptures made from a range of materials and mediums. A wall sculpture can add dimensions and texture that 2 dimensional paintings cannot.

When choosing your piece, you need to consider its weight and size and the wall you have planned for it. Is the wall plaster, drywall or wood? Is it cement or metal? Is your piece made of lightweight materials? Depending on the medium of the sculpture, you will it need to be supported for its inherent weight? With a little research you can easily hang a lightweight or heavy sculpture on your wall. The right sculpture can transform a room. Whether you are looking for something that will relax or invigorate your living space, wall sculpture are a wonderful choice.

When looking for something to decorate your home, think of a wall sculpture as a painting that delivers just that much more.

DIMENSIONS 2016 will be the largest collection of sculptures in a single exhibit in the Ottawa area. The 18th Annual Exhibit is taking place October 20-23 at Lansdowne Park in the Horticulture Building. Check out over 110 sculptures in a variety of mediums including live ephemeral sculpture, presentations and demonstrations by renowned artists.  Don’t forget to drop into our exclusive sculptural gift shop where part of the proceeds go to support the Boys and Girls Club.

Above left, Wood Sculpture by Jim Lawrence                                                              Above right, Lean on Me by Hengameh Kamal-Rad                                               Bottom right, Into Nature 2 by Edna Lemyre