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Impressive is one adjective to use to express the new sixteen foot sculpture of Saint Michael, the Archangel.
Dan Pogue, an international sculptor living near Marble
Falls in Central Texas is putting the final touches his new
sculpture that has been commissioned by St Michael's Catholic Church in Houston (Photo of Dan & St. Michael).
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Saint Michael
This project started about a year ago. The concept was sculpted into a small model or maquette and the
funding was quickly available to start the process. The sculpture is going to
its new home at the St Michael's Catholic Church and School. It will go
in front of the new building of the school. The sculpture
is scheduled to be completed by next August when the Cardinal will
come to bless the new school and the sculpture.
St. Michael was known as the defender. He is the archangel who fought against Satan to protect
God's people from evil. The expression on St. Michael's face
is portrayed by Dan as one of strength and also compassion, not about aggression.
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Ascension
Dan's next sculpture in process is "Ascension, The Risen Christ", shown in 42" clay form in the photo. Dan and his wife, Marti recently went to tour Italy and study many of the sculptures of the masters. It was very inspiring and motivating. Besides religious realism, Pogue also creates in a more contemporary stylized method for diversity. Both of these sculptures are commissions giving Pogue an opportunity to create something challenging and new.
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Humble Servant
Dan Pogue’s work represents Jesus in the act of washing Peter’s feet (John 13). For countless years to come, this image of Jesus’ humility and service will serve as a reminder to all entering Riverbend Plaza of the importance of humbly serving others. The sculpture a message of grace and hope, serves as a landmark for the Riverbend campus and the city of Austin.
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This "River of Life" water feature was designed to represent the vibrant and growing Body of Christ that is Riverbend Church. It represents the life giving, cleansing, and refreshing power of the Spirit of God; sourced in Christ Himself as "The Living Water". (John 4) After six months of creation, Dan Pogue’s Humble Servant was unveiled July, 2011 at Riverbend Church in Austin, Texas. The commission was made possible by a generous donor and dedicated to the memory of a long time Riverbend member.
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Standing 15 feet tall, Warriors is a powerful image at the entrance of the new campus of Liberty Christian School in Argyle, TX near Denton. The new school was built after selling their previous location to North Texas State University. The sculpture is in the center of the circle drive in front of the school complex.
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Warriors
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Comanche Codetalker Memorial
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The Comanche had 17 men that were recognized as codetalkers in WWII. The lifesize sculpture shows the spirit of the Comanche codetalker. It serves as a testament to the importance of the Comanche role in WWII. It is on display at the National Comanche Headquarters north of Lawton, Oklahoma.
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A new life size sculpture, The Blessing, is of a mother and infant child. It was placed at the Women’s Pavillion at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center April, 2009. (See photo to the right)
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The Blessing
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Events
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La Fiesta
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LAFTA Exhibit
La Fiesta (see photo) a joyous sculpture of three Mariachis was installed in the Austin Sister City Plaza of Saltillo, Mexico. La Fiesta was created with a little humor and flair of the Mariachis playing their music while strolling the River Walk in San Antonio. They are wearing sarapes, which originated in Saltillo. The sculpture was dedicated in July, 2008. #2 in the series was selected for the 2012 Lampasas Association of Fine Arts Exhibit, Lampasas, Texas.
We are currently installing Dan's work in the sculpture garden on the grounds of the Pogue Gallery here in Marble Falls.
Its a beautiful setting under a grove of Live Oak Trees and a dry / wet weather creek.
The Gallery and Foundry host several tours and fundraising
events during the year for different groups. They lead ongoing tours of the
gallery, foundry and the Sculpture on Main exhibit in Marble Falls.
You are welcome to call and arrange for a tour for your group or on an individual basis.
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Sculpture on Main
Mr. Pogue has made a long term commitment to the Marble
Falls community and the promotion of sculpture in the town. It is a yearly public art program sponsored by
the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce. It is currently in its sixth year. The sculptures are
on display for one year (October to October) all along the side walks and medians of Historic Main Street.
Twenty to thirty sculptures are picked each year
to be on loan and cash awards are given. Corporate and
individual sponsors help fund the event, along with Hotel/Motel
Tax. All the sculptures are for sale…. Three sales were made during
the Sip and Stroll last October. They were "Glass Lollypops III" by
Dar Richardson; "First Love" by Missy Vandable and "Texas Flora" by
Joe Barrington. "New Discoveries" by Dan Pogue has been purchased previously
by the Marble Falls Library and is permanently displayed on Main Street. You
can currently see Dan's "Mystic Flight" and "Wings of
Splendor" in this year's exhibit shops. The
awards given for 2012-13 year are First Place, "Flame" by George
Sabra; Second Place, "Texas Flora" by Joe Barrington; Third Place,
"The Salt Grass Bird" by Ben Hoyt and Fourth Place, "The Shaman" by
Pokey Park.
Along with the Sculpture on Main event in October, a new historic sculpture will be unveiled. The historic bridge in Marble Falls that goes across Lake Marble Falls/Colorado River was demolished on March 17th. A huge crowd watched it from Lakeside Park. The pieces of the bridge will be used possibly to create an arch for Historic Main Street and a sculptor will be chosen to create a large sculpture out of some of the pieces and it will be placed at the beautiful, new, three story visitor's center. This will be a unique melding of history and art, with the theme, Back From the Future.
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Matching Pair
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