Michael Hermesh
Michael Hermesh Sculpture Tour
We are pleased to offer this information about the locations of Michaels Public Sculpture here in the Okanagan. This tour is a fantastic mix of Wine and Culture with stops at Art Galleries, Gardens, and Wineries
A
Michael Hermesh's Studio
(by appointment only)
250.404.0484
Summerland BC
This part of the tour is by appointment only. Michael's studio is a working studio and it is not always possible to show someone through. The Gallery Project will always have a variety of artists work on display or available for viewing.
B
The Frieze of the Arts
This sculpture is located on the front of the Summerland Community Arts Council building.
9533 Main Street
Summerland BC
The Summerland Art Gallery is a Public Art Gallery that has a new show every month
B2 Trout Creek Loup
Standing Man
The Summerland Ornamental Gardens
4200 Hwy 97 (Agriculture Canada access road at the flashing amber light just opposite Sun-Oka beach)
This stop is a spectacular mix of sculpture, gardens, and scenery. Michaels Standing Man sculpture is situated overlooking the large lawn close to the main parking area.
C
Mocking Bird in an Orange Bush
can be viewed at the Lloyd Gallery
18 Front Street
Penticton BC Canada
The Lloyd Gallery is a commercial gallery that carries a large selection of local artists works - including sculpture by Michael Hermesh. Michael's bronze sculpture is located in the doorway.
D
Frank the Baggage Handler
Located at the Red Rooster Winery
891 Naramata Road, Penticton BC Canada
Located just outside the Wine tasting room at the Red Rooster Winery, this sculpture captured the worlds attention in 2005 after the artist was forced to remove it from it's original location in the Marina Way roundabout in Penticton. You can read more about this fascinating story here.
E
Getting To Know You
Soon to be installed at the Ruby Blues Winery
917 Naramata Road, Penticton BC
The Ruby Blues Winery is located right next to the Red Rooster. They are a very small owner operated winery known for their exceptional quality wines. This large mobile sculpture will be located outside overlooking the vineyard. This sculpture has been ten years in the making and you can check out the evolution of this work here.