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"Four People," by Dale Rogers was recently installed along the River Trail in Putnam. Linda Lemmon photo.
PUTNAM — A new community sculpture, depicting family, community and togetherness was recently unveiled near the River Trail.
The Putnam Arts Council said “Four People” was created by artist Dale Rogers and was designed to depict family, community and togetherness. The sculpture is along the west side of Kennedy Drive near the intersection with Route 44.
Dale Rogers is a full-time metal sculptor from Massachusetts. He designs both large-scale sculptures for individual installation with private collectors and temporary public exhibits full of multiple pieces. Putnam recently hosted his Big Dogs exhibit and “American Dog” is on display at the future home of the Putnam Dog Park adjacent to the Putnam Farmer’s Market pavilion.
Rogers said that his love for art lies in abstract geometrics, and much of his body of work encompasses the clean simple properties of that style. Over the years, he has incorporated iconic and whimsical shapes into his sculptures that allow viewers to connect with his art on an emotional level. He strives to create thought-provoking work that is sophisticated, easily recognized, and will serve as a mental postcard.
The process for creating his art takes at least six months from conception to completion - from idea to sketch to 3-D software design to laser cutting the steel pieces to welding them together.
He is honored that his large sculptures enhance many public spaces across the nation for visitors to enjoy and he hopes to have a piece of public art in every state by 2015.
When he is not designing, welding, or exhibiting, he likes to spend time with his three children traveling in his Vanagon, 4-wheeling, and flying kites.