Don Gummer

Don Gummer is an artist who makes sculptures, which are like 3D artworks you can walk around. When he first started making art, his sculptures were small enough to sit on a table or hang on a wall. Imagine tiny art treasures! But as he got older and more famous, his art got BIGGER. He started making giant sculptures that stand all by themselves, like big metal friends in parks and cities.

Don Gummer was born a long, long time ago, on December 12, 1946. At first, he loved making smaller art pieces. But then, in the 1980s, something changed!

He decided to make huge sculptures that could stand up on their own. These big sculptures were often made of bronze, a shiny metal that looks like a shiny penny. He also started using other cool materials like shiny stainless steel and colorful stained glass, making his art even more exciting to look at.

Don Gummer's art is special because it makes public places, like parks and city squares, more interesting and beautiful. His big sculptures can be taller than a giraffe, making people stop and say WOW! They are like giant decorations that everyone can enjoy.

He wanted his art to be for everyone, not just in fancy museums. This is called public art, and it makes the world a more colorful and fun place to explore.

Don Gummer uses all sorts of materials to build his amazing sculptures. He started with smaller things, but then he began working with big, strong metals like bronze and stainless steel. Bronze is a metal that is very old and can be melted down and shaped into amazing forms.

Stainless steel is super shiny and doesn't rust, so it can stay outside in the rain and sun. Sometimes, he even adds colorful stained glass, which catches the light and makes beautiful patterns!