FROM VERMONT ART GUIDE #3

The Legacy of Charles Ginnever

Chuck Ginnever lives in the hinterland of Putney, on land that provides a dramatic backdrop for a selection of his work which spans decades. The large and small steel sculptures have weathered and wound themselves into the elements which give them an earthy, historical appeal. Moss, rust, tendrils of vine, grasses–all these touches only add to the arresting design and texture of these pieces.

Dian Parker visits Ginnever’s private sculpture park and offers a profile of the artist in Vermont Art Guide #3.

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Ginnever’s large-scale steel structures are geometric, minimal, calligraphic, industrial, rhythmic, abstract, filled with movement, evocative, and signature statements of originality. He is a master sculptor and his contribution to the art world is immeasurable. His commitment to continually push the boundaries of sculpture has remained undaunted for nearly seven decades. His work is a force to be reckoned with.

“I make art for physicists and idiot savants but they never have any money,” Ginnever quipped.

This article originally appeared in Vermont Art Guide #3, for all sorts of News & Notes about Vermont’s art scene, Subscribe or Get a Copy of the print magazine.

Find out more about Chuck Ginnever and his work at his website, www.chuckginnever.com.

Images of Chuck Ginnever’s sculptures on the grounds of his studio in Putney and the image of the artist in his studio are by Dian Parker.