A public installation of sculpture by artist, Fran Sisco, is now on view in the Pelham Art Center courtyard. The installation, entitled Nature Culture Sculpture, consists of three found wood assemblage sculptures by Sisco that reflect a message of unity and positivity.

The three sculptures, “My Kelly,” “Blessings of Trans Unicorns” and “Two in Love” are in the courtyard through March 2021.  The colorful pieces are constructed from dead tree limbs and emphasize the beauty in natural simplicity. Visitors can view the installation outdoors at Pelham Art Center, located at 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham.

Public Art Installation Opening on Oct. 18

Pelham Art Center will host a free public opening of Sisco’s installation on Sunday Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sisco will be present to discuss her award-winning, large wooden sculptures. The artist’s Q&A will be followed by three special performances. Singers, Teri Lamar, a Westchester favorite, and Freddie Lando, “Golden Voice of the Bronx”, will give a performance accompanied by worldwide sax player, Baron Raymonde, and Joyce Balint, solo mandolinist at the Metropolitan Opera Company and freelance violinist.

Poet, Ruth Hanley, who is manager of the Poetry Caravan, a volunteer organization that brings poetry to nursing homes, senior centers and other venues, will perform spoken word poetry. Entertainer, Kelly Sisco, Fran’s daughter, will sing a cover and an original song parody with Fran, and Fran will recite an original poem. A $10 donation to Pelham Art Center is suggested.

Art in the Courtyard on Oct. 25

Join Pelham Art Center on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for art-making in the courtyard. All age-groups are welcome to participate in an outdoor eco-art workshop inspired by Sisco’s installation. In the event of rainfall on Oct. 18, the workshop will coincide with the public installation opening.

About Fran Sisco

Sisco is a left-brain/right-brain creative, who freely and fully expresses her creativity and desire to make a difference in the world by focusing on issues of authenticity, honesty, fairness, kindness, diversity and inclusiveness.

She interacts her left-brain analytical and detailed skills, coupled with her right-brain skills of lateral thinking, intuition and sensitivity, applied to various creative disciplines. These include visual arts like painting and sculptures, as well as other creative outlets like writing songs, poems and plays. Other forms of entertainment that Sisco enjoys include stand-up comedy and singing. She is also involved in filmmaking, producing scores for shows, radio and internet show hosting, inventions, and motivational speaking.

Sisco attributes her varied creative skills to successful interaction of left and right brains, being very intellectually curious. Her life in two genders has provided an unusual life perspective, as has her understanding of compelling issues via extensive business experience, which she gained by serving thousands of clients over the years as their trusted CPA and financial advisor. She says she has also been blessed with extraordinary opportunities to learn and grow.

Learn more at www.TransFranSisco.com.