Photo of the Week: Plymouth ArtWalk

A modern style painting of a woman with dark hair in a long sleeveless orange dress plays the violin, abstract blue and white objects in the background.

If you happen to be walking down Penniman in downtown Plymouth, Michigan, take a moment to stroll through the alleys on the west side of the street.

You’ll find an amazing art exhibit on one of the red brick building walls north of Sean O’Callaghans, between Harvey and Main Street.

Sadly, there’s no information about the artists or titles with the paintings, something I’ve come to expect from outdoor art installations like the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program.

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Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Bright red circular see-through metallic outdoor sculpture depicts the sun with triangular rays streaming from it.

Created by Toledo, Ohio sculptor Pamela Reithmeier, Helios is one of 11 sculptures in the 17th Annual Sculpture Exhibit on Ford Road in Canton, Michigan. The bright red circular sculpture installed on the grass near the Target parking lot is named for Helios, the Titan god of the sun. I was disappointed there wasn’t much… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Helios Sculpture

Photo of the Week: Big Money, Lincoln Penny

Large copper-colored sculpture of a penny stands in front of the glass windows, cars reflected in the glass.

You can’t miss the oversized copper-colored Lincoln penny sculpture outside the First Watch restaurant in Canton Township, Michigan.

The over five-foot tall sculpture installed near the entrance doors captures your attention as you walk along the sidewalk.

You’ll notice the sculptor has made a few changes to the inscription displayed on the edge of the penny, changing it from “In God We Trust” to “In God We Trust, Others Pay Cash.”

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