Mardi Gras Butterflies by John Tidd

Mardi Gras Butterflies by John Tidd

The Birch Ridge Inn and the Killington Arts Guild will host an evening with Vermont Sculptor John Tidd on Friday, December 2, 2005. John has been creating life size sculptures from metal and wood professionally for over 20 years. He is a professional ski instructor and established the Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski Area in the 70s and 80s. He now spends his time in his sculpture studio at his home in West Bridgewater.

For his inspiration in creating sculpture, John draws on a background in science, inventing, carpentry and skiing. Such diversity leads to an eclectic style ranging from geometric and architectural to natural and organic. Using steel as a primary medium, John incorporates stone, wood and fabric to enhance the works. Collaborations with other artists have included huge butterfly puppets for Mardi Gras, a Fire Tree ritual piece and a hexagonal pyramid for meditation.

The public is invited to attend this presentation in the Great Room of the Inn. In addition to actual displays of his work, John will share his penchant for and devotion to representation in metal and wood. From 6:00 to 8:00 PM coffee and hors d'oeuvres will be available as well as a cash bar. Following the presentation, persons wishing to dine at the Inn's restaurant can make reservations by calling the Birch Ridge Inn at 802-422-4293, or 800-435-8566. Persons wishing further information regarding the presentation may call Sally Curtis of the Killington Arts Guild at 802-422-3852.