Seward Johnson Sculptures Walking Tour
The Borough of Glassboro, in conjunction with Nexus Properties, is excited to announce the installation of six life-like sculptures on Rowan Blvd. and throughout Town Square. The sculptures depicting everyday life, will be the first installation of a rolling Seward Johnson Sculptures Walking Tour in Glassboro, NJ. A map describing the statues and their location is available below.
“…it’s easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure. If we open our eyes, life is marvelous. The human spirit triumphs, if only for moments in a day. I try to have my work call attention to those moments.” Seward Johnson
Experience the Walking Tour
Our tour is a self-guided, exploration of Seward's sculptures along Rowan Blvd. and into Town Square. The tour is designed in a sequence that travels from 220 Rowan Blvd. up into Glassboro’s Town Square but can be started at any location, or navigated in reverse order. During your walk, enjoy the flavors of Rowan Blvd. with a fresh, authentic dinner at Mexican Mariachi Grill y Tequila Bar or South Philadelphia inspired, LaScala’s Fire. After dinner, indulge in a craft beer or cigar from Axe and Arrow and Havanos Cigars On The Square. Before you leave, stop at family favorite Cookie Munchers and delight your little ones with a cookie the size of their face!
Seward Johnson, Time’s Up, ©1983 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Ken Ek
Time’s Up
Seward Johnson invited a seasoned policeman to his studio to pose for this piece. The grimacing face is the result of being asked what face he would make if he had to write a ticket. Take note of the text on the ticket he is writing!
Seward Johnson, Cloud Watching, ©1992 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Matt Yao
Cloud Watching
Does being with nature cause you to see the world differently? What do you discover? Do you feel differently? Think about how your perspective changes when viewing the world while laying down.
Seward Johnson, Yum Yum, ©1983 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by David W. Steele
Yum Yum
Enjoy Italian with a modern twist from LaScala’s Fire while you’re here!
In order to melt the silicon bronze used in casting, ingots (cast bars) are placed in a crucible and heated in a furnace to between 1,900 and 2,150 degrees. It then becomes a pourable liquid, ready to be poured into the mold. Eleven separate molds were used to cast this particular figure. Can you tell where the seams are?
Seward Johnson, Holding Out, ©1987 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Ken Ek
Holding Out
Spaghetti, bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese... what shall we have for dinner tonight? What else do you see in her bag? What do you think the title of this piece means? The incredible detail of her face, hands and the bounty in her bags, make her a sculpture to be examined for details over many visits.
Seward Johnson, Inner World, Outer World, ©2014 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. 170723 – Photo by Matt Yao
Inner World, Outer World
“I have often used the newspaper in my sculptures to make a kind of subtle joke - to disguise the fact the figure was not a living human - in the same way that some people use the newspaper as a wall to hide the fact that they are wanting to hide from people around them. A shield to say ‘not now – I need my time alone.’” –Seward Johnson
The artist deliberately made this newspaper customizable to each location it is shown. How does this affect how you perceive it? Lease and sale opportunities now available! For more information, please visit: http://nexusglassboro.com
Seward Johnson, Can Do!, ©2015 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by David W. Steele
Can Do!
This is a remarkable take on the famous Rosie the Riveter image which honored the women working in the factories on the homefront during World War II. There is now an annual Rosie Day where people dress in the iconic kerchief, red lipstick and jumpsuit to celebrate these women. http://www.spiritof45.org/rosie_rose_gardens_resources.aspx