I ran into Kali Bradford last week as she put finishing touches on one of her latest sand sculptures on West Washington Street next to Lucky Star Consignment Clothing.
Kali wasn’t enthusiastic about posing for a portrait, though she didn’t exactly refuse. So I snapped a quick shot as she talked about her art (her work, which she has created in several Sequim locations, is all volunteer and unpaid), her work as a health educator, and her challenge to local vandals (take one of her art classes and channel energy positively).
Kali debated whether to paint parts of this sculpture. Some people, she said, don’t “get” her sand sculptures and recognize the forms in them.
I returned a couple of days later to see her completed work, this mermaid…unpainted.
Kali has talent.
Art is everywhere: in stone buildings that last seemingly forever and sand that leaves at the next high tide.
She does beautiful work!
I like art in just about every form. Sand sculptures are popular in Florida. This winter I plan to go to some competitions with my camera.
Sand sculptures as public art always brightens up the area. It takes both talent and patient to form these pieces.
I did it again. . .I need to proofread before I hit the post button: patience!!!