Chauvin Sculpture Garden
Built by artist kenny hill who was a bricklayer by trade more than 100 concrete sculptures depict angels and biblical references surrounding a 45 foot tall lighthouse.
Chauvin sculpture garden. Most garden browsers call it folk art where others see it as a spiritual vision. The chauvin sculpture garden in louisiana is a true work of art. The chauvin sculpture garden in louisiana just might be the strangest roadside attraction yet. Heart of fact the visionary environment of kenny hill on the chauvin sculpture garden was published with support from the louisiana state arts council.
Share on facebook share on twitter tagged with chauvin deborah cibelli divine disorder kenneth hill kenny hill louisiana nation center for preservation technology and training ncptt nicholls state university. If you find yourself in the southeastern part of the bayou state. In 1990 hill began to sculpt. The layperson may come away from it all just as confused as when they first saw the garden upon entry.
Discover kenny hill sculpture garden in chauvin louisiana. View all restaurants near chauvin sulpture garden on tripadvisor. Located on bayou petit caillou in south louisiana the chauvin sculpture garden is a world class art environment created by outsider artist kenny. If you re looking for a kid friendly unique attraction to bring the whole family we ve found just the spot.
The chauvin sculpture garden sits along the banks of bayou petit caillou in chauvin louisiana. Tucked away in terrebonne parish in the tiny town of chauvin lies an incredible hidden gem that s just waiting to be explored. His work was not immediately visible to the public as the property was overgrown with indigenous semi tropical vegetation on the street side of his property. Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.
Sculpture garden a folk art gem in chauvin. The chauvin sculpture garden as it is referred to today is kenny hill s art environment. By houma area convention and visitor bureau. Right outside of houma you ll find one of the area s truly unique experiences.
Along the banks of bayou petit caillou in terrebonne parish a lighthouse guides visitors to a treasure of modern american folk art. Chauvin sculpture garden chauvin la. Restaurants near chauvin sulpture garden.