NIGHT

Roy Patterson, 2006
Basalt and Granite

Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth, Maine. Dedicated on June 27, 2019.

The sculpture was gifted to the Town of Yarmouth from the collection of the late William D. Hamill and the Hamill family. In 2019, the sculpture was moved to the Yarmouth History Center, outside of the Stonewall Gallery window.

About the artist: Roy Patterson of Gray has exhibited his sculpture in galleries throughout the state of Maine. He draws inspiration from the human figure and the primal presence of stone. His sculptures contain elements of both realism and abstraction. While his primary focus has been on stone carving, other materials that he works with include bronze, wood, cast concrete and plaster.  Roy has created several public art installations, working in collaboration with project coordinators and a landscape architect.  He has participated in Stone Sculpture Symposiums in Maine and Florida and has numerous works in private collections.

Roy is the only Maine sculptor who has the distinction of being invited twice to participate in two Schoodic International Sculpture Symposiums. His work is in numerous private collections in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Nebraska, and Canada. Visit his website at www.roypattersonsculpture.com

“Art is the antithesis of the destructive forces that cause so much suffering in this world. Artists, art collectors, and arts organizations share the responsibility to support and nourish creative energy.” Roy Patterson, SculptorExplore