Grounds For Sculpture Field Trip Inspires Art Students
Emily Gachko, Art Teacher, had the pleasure of taking her Photography and Studio Art upperclasswomen to the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ on Wednesday. The Grounds for Sculpture is a 46-acre outdoor sculpture park filled with a wide variety of pieces, ranging from largescale and more abstract to 3D reimagining of classic paintings.
"This was a great opportunity for our girls to experience a different kind of artistic work in an immersive environment," she said. "The girls walked through the entire park, took photographs, and interacted with some of the pieces. I would say the most popular were the sculptural recreations of Impressionist paintings, which I find is always a big hit! It's cool to see works that you may be familiar with in one medium reinvented in another. I hope that girls found the trip inspirational!"
"My experience at the Ground For Sculpture was captivating," said Sage Clementson '28. "Everywhere I turned I saw a beautiful sculpture of people or a sculpture that had symbolism for a possible deeper meaning. What inspired me the most was the hidden sculptures along the walkway, because it really reminded me to pay attention to detail and capture the beautiful things in life. My favorite sculpture(s) were the ones around the outside right of the building. They were a group of regular people each engaging in different activities, from walking with a suitcase, to dancing to music. This was my favorite because it showed how everyone lives a different life and we can never be sure we know everything about someone else's lifestyle."
Emily Serafin '27 added, "I loved how the Grounds For Sculpture was an outdoor experience because I was inspired by the way the sculptures blended in with the surrounding nature, making it more interesting to explore. My favorite pieces were the more abstract sculptures because they allowed everyone to interpret the artwork differently and use their own imagination."
“The trip was very interesting and inspiring," said Anna Kapoian '28. "I not only was able to experience new art forms but was given the chance to reflect on my own art and explore my creativity for future projects."
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