Rockwall ‘Discovery Statue’ sculptor Jim Bryant to be Art League’s featured artist

ROCKWALL, TX (April 18, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is honored to host sculptor, Jim Bryant, as their feature artist for April. Jim’s history with RAL spans decades and he is a significant contributor to the art and history of Rockwall. His design for the commemorative statue depicting the founders of the original rock wall, for which Rockwall is named, was chosen over 17 years ago. The life-size, bronze Discovery statue will finally be placed in the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse Square later this year.

Jim learned about sculpting in clay for bronze casting, from the well-known Christian, cowboy artist Kenneth Wyatt of Tulia, TX, as well as many other contemporary artists in and around the panhandle and South Plains of Texas. During the meeting, Jim will share his art journey and inspiration. His presentation will include the sharing of slides, actual objects and the process of bronze and lost wax casting.

The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at Harry Myers Park Community Center, 815 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087. The public is welcome.

You can learn more about Jim Bryant and enjoy viewing his work at jmbryant.com or Facebook page, j.m.bryant.

During the program, Rockwall Art League will be answering questions about becoming a RAL member, upcoming exhibits, and the Annual RAL Fine Art Show. Follow the RAL at
facebook.com/rockwallartleague and ockwallartleague.org

Submitted press release, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.