The Long and Winding Road, 2022
Beau Lyday
Valdese, NC
Aged tin, wood, steel
80” x 52” x 28”
Photos by Kyla Willoughby
Artist Statement
I feel that a piece of art does not have to be shocking to have worth. Instead, an artwork can mesmerize a person, moving one to a place of safety or sanctuary and instilling a sense of peace. In these unfathomably violent times, there is a special need for healing art. That is my hope.
About the Artist
Beau Lyday was born in Athens, Georgia in 1955. He has been sculpting in metal and wood since 2009. His major influences are Gothic and mid-eastern architecture, Celtic symbols, and sacred geometry. After forty years in the furniture business, he left to pursue his art, believing that being an artist is something that one is born to and compelled to do. He utilizes practical experience, learning through trial and error, and trying new techniques. The study of ancient places, sacred geometry and symbols have become his mentors in guiding his work. His recent large works create a sense of place. Being sculptural and structural, a person can stand inside a piece or sit down to become involved with it, embracing the peace within the shelter of the sculpture.