2057 Pine Grove Rd. (at Evans Ave.), Colorado Springs
An artistic genius of staggering proportions, the late Starr Kempf is well-known in Colorado Springs for his whimsical his wind-powered kinetic sculptures. Remarkable feats of engineering, his steel sculptures spin, twist, and otherwise move with the breeze. The front yard is former home and studio in Cheyenne Cañon is the best place to see his work, but don’t dawdle: The tyrannical powers that be once ordered them off the property because of zoning issues, and three were removed, but a good number remain. These metallic masterpieces make up one of the most amazing outdoor galleries in the state and should stay right where they are.
An artistic genius of staggering proportions, the late Starr Kempf is well-known in Colorado Springs for his whimsical his wind-powered kinetic sculptures. Remarkable feats of engineering, his steel sculptures spin, twist, and otherwise move with the breeze. The front yard is former home and studio in Cheyenne Cañon is the best place to see his work, but don’t dawdle: The tyrannical powers that be once ordered them off the property because of zoning issues, and three were removed, but a good number remain. These metallic masterpieces make up one of the most amazing outdoor galleries in the state and should stay right where they are.
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