Views of the Neighborhood – City Sculptures

~ John W. Howell

Lakeway has several permanent art pieces located around the city. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of them.

Lakeway Sculpters

This is a bronze entitled Craine and is located near the Justice Center. I think the little creek is perfect. Where possible, I have included the artist. Not all of the artists are identified.

This is a kinetic sculpture by artist Lyman Whitaker is titled “Agave” and is located on one of the busy street medians. The idea is to enjoy the art as you drive by carefully.

Also by Lyman, Whitaker is “Sail.” and also located on a median.

“Tennis Player,” Is located in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

“Girl with Teddy Bear on a Stool,” in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

“Guardian Angel”  by Lyman Whitaker in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

“Girls with Arbor Rope” in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

“Boys Balancing” in the Florence Newton sculpture garden.

Florence Newton and her husband, Fred, moved to Lakeway in 1995. She became an active volunteer—at the City Hall reception desk and other functions. She died in January 2008.

The sculpture garden on Lakeway Blvd. between Rogues Roost Dr. and Top O The Lake Dr. is a memorial to her, funded by her family and friends. It was produced by the City of Lakeway’s Arts and Beautification Committee.

I hope you enjoyed the tour.

79 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – City Sculptures”

  5. My goodness, so lovely. The solitary craine by the creek is beautiful. I was most impressed by Florence Newton, what an incredible artist. Thank you for sharing her and the area. Happy Sunday!

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  13. It’s really interesting that even in the online Lakeway magazine that features these sculptures, there’s no sculptor listed for the sculptures of the children. I’m even more convinced that the same person did these and the one at the Brazoria refuge. When I figure it out, I’ll let you know — I wonder if a condition of placing them was anonymity? I haven’t even been able to get the name of the person who did the one at Brazoria — even their board members don’t seem to know. Odd.

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  17. These are all terrific, John. It’s marvelous to realize they are in the middle of all the homes and cars. I particularly liked the crane in its setting.
    These sculptures remind me of their polar opposite. A church-school in Arlington/Alexandria had a “family” of sculptures in the yard facing the road. I don’t know what the artist had in mind, but they were ghostly figures, like the ashen remains of a huge blast, that the wind would soon collapse. A hideously morbid artwork, especially when set in a school/place of worship…
    Loved this post. I’m enjoying your new neighborhood. Hugs on the wing.

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  22. I think my favorite might be the tennis player — brings back MANY fond memories of playing tennis in our local parks, John. Beautification has become big business as cities and recreation area try to spruce up “tired” areas and add visual interest. Lovely parts of town you’ve shown us today!

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  26. Sorry I am late to the sculpture party. Strange yet cool to place them on the median… it might help slow down traffic – at first. All the ones of the children are gorgeous.
    Thanks for the tour!

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      1. Whoa! My parents were Molson slugging, Players Navy Cut smokin’ folk…
        I, myself, was more of a Belvedere Extra Mild smoker, back in the day when I stopped stealing their Players’…

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        1. I worked on a farm in ​Sarnia Ontario while in High School in the summer. We smoked Players Navy Cuts and drank Molson from quitting time until dawn (it seemed) We also managed to get into something called Lemon gin. Whew. Bailing hay in the hot sun was tough duty after those nights.

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        2. I swear… you have been all over the place!
          Molson and Players. Can’t get more Canadian than that. Lemon gin… are we talking that nasty De Kuyper shit?
          It must have been hell after those nights!

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        3. I don’t remember but it came in pint bottles and we did shots of it and then went to the dance hall. My friend bill had a pair of pants that had a pocket big enough for the gin. (Couldn’t​ get away with being served or carrying a bottle of Molson into the dance hall) They would let us smoke (why I don’t know) but no drinking. We did have a lot of laughs and met some very nice folks.

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        6. Not the gin. The bottle. But it was probably something else than what I am thinking.
          And the one I am thinking is also called Geneva Gin…

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