The Garden
By Susie Chisholm, Installed 2007
From the beginning, I have been an artistic child of Savannah who spent my summers in Brookgreen Gardens near Myrtle Beach, SC, climbing all over the sculptures. Without realizing it at the time, this childhood experience sparked my love of sculpture; It just took me a while to figure it out! And, while I did not set out to be a sculptor, my passion and talent grew, and I have been fortunate enough to have displays across the world.
I am primarily a portrait sculptor. I specialize in sculpting historical and living subjects and bring them to life in bronze. I do a great deal of research for all of the historical projects I have been involved in. I investigate the subject’s history and personality, physical attributes, and the appropriate period clothing they would have worn. Historical accuracy is paramount and is the trademark of my sculptures.
Through my subject’s facial expression, body language, and movement of its clothing, my sculptures draw the viewer into the realism and emotion of the time.
