Category Archives: Sculpture

Small worlds

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

When the Ames History Museum expanded into the Pantorium building in downtown Ames, they were surprised (and so was I!) to find one of my “bubble town” sculptures in the basement. I made many of these and sold them primarily … Continue reading →

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A calendar to celebrate the Canticle

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Each year the friars of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi produce a calendar illustrated with artwork inspired by the life and teachings of St. Francis, which they provide at no charge to residents of Italy and to pilgrims … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ames Children’s Theater

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Jo Myers-Walker

I had the honor of creating this small sculpture to commemorate and celebrate Ames Children’s Theater, which recently wrapped up its illustrious 40-plus-year run. The program provided theater experience to area children, and presented plays and guest artist performances in … Continue reading →

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Safe at home

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Jo Myers-Walker

Marisa is home safely from Muscatine and sheltering in place, where she can watch me paint (and I can talk to her!). She had been part of the “Hard Won, Not Done” exhibit at the Muscatine Art Center, commemorating the … Continue reading →

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Hard Won, Not Done

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Jo Myers-Walker

Friend Mary helped me transport two paintings and a sculpture to Muscatine Art Center for their exhibit “Hard Won, Not Done,” works by 24 eastern Iowa women artists commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, … Continue reading →

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August 2018 Newsletter

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

Click the link below to view or download: Jo Myers-Walker August 2018 Newsletter (7-page PDF document, approx. 2.12 MB) In this edition: Repaired and in good working order (My new knees-in-training) Behind the scenes:  Making the Mercer mural (Interactive sculpture … Continue reading →

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Students in the stands

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

I made 54 “sitters” (small acrylic sculptures) for centerpieces for the Newman Center’s Gala on April 21 (see the previous post Crowded house). The students who I used as models helped me set them up for the Gala. Here the … Continue reading →

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Crowded house

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

“Sitters” have been taking over my apartment as I cut out fifty of the little slumped-acrylic sculptures for centerpieces for Gala 2018, the largest “FUNdraising” event for the Newman Catholic Student Center at the University of Iowa. Next I’ll be … Continue reading →

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A few more details

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

More close-ups of the characters from legends depicted in the Canticle sculpture:

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Legends of St. Francis

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

Before my knee surgery in October I needed to be grounded to have a successful outcome. I had been working on the Mercer project and was worn out and having knee pain. I started reading some of the legends surrounding … Continue reading →

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