Lyman Whitaker

Lyman Whitaker is an American sculptor working in southern Utah. Whitaker has been a working sculptor for more than 50 years and is known for his kinetic sculptures.

"The Twister Star Huge", a type of Whirligig.

Early work

Whitaker's early work consisted of largely representational sculpture, varying from traditional bronzes to small mobiles to public fountains.

Recent work

Lyman has been a practicing sculptor for over 50 years. During the past 30 years he has primarily focused upon creating "wind sculptures" which are kinetic art that responds to the changing currents of the wind. Each is produced by hand. His compositions can vary from single, 5 foot (1.5 m) tall pieces to "Wind Forests" consisting of groups of sculptures standing up to 27 foot (8.2 m) tall.[1]

Lyman's work is represented at art galleries and in private collections throughout the United States and abroad as well as in museums and public spaces.

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