Lyman has been a practicing sculptor for over 40 years, with a unique knowledge of materials and their application. The past 19 years have primarily been focused on creating Wind Sculptures™, which are all produced by hand. The Wind Sculptures™ are innovative and artistic with a high degree of mechanical integrity; they are well respected for their quality craftsmanship.

Lyman's sculptures have an organic and mystical theme in keeping with his life philosophy. As an artist, he can express his concern for the survival of the planet through a creative medium. Disquieted about the durability of our culture's present systems, in relation to climate changes, Lyman's strongest wish is to have his artwork symbolize a move toward better solutions in relationship to the earth.

By placing the sculptures in settings dependent on natural elements for movement, opportunities are provided for participants to think about their surroundings. Lyman's sculptures are organic and natural like vegetation and are enjoyed best in interactive settings where they are viewed over time.

Each Wind Sculpture™ hand-crafted in the studio reflects master artisan quality. They range in height from 5 to 27-feet tall, and can be installed alone, in small groupings or in a Wind Forest™. The kinetic shapes are bold and distinctive. Based on technical and imaginative innovations, new Wind Sculptures™ are always in development.

The sculptures are fabricated from copper, steel and stainless steel that provide beauty and strength. Each Wind Sculpture™ is secured against theft, and rests on a sealed ball bearing at the top of a vertical rod. They also come with a steel ground mount receptacle for simple installation; concrete bases are available for smaller pieces. Lyman's designs permit the sculpture to be responsive to the currents of the wind, allowing changing forms to emerge in a slight breeze, yet balance in high winds.

The weathered color pallet fits extremely well with a variety of locales; the rust, brown, tan and green are all elements of the applied patina. The copper and stainless steel elements have a glistening effect as they move in the sun and low lighting definitely enhances the appeal at night. The sculptures are intriguing when caught in one's peripheral vision for a second, but not a diversion; up close, the experience is mesmerizing and interactive.

The Wind Sculptures™ undulating movements reflect the mood of the wind and generate joy. In groupings large or small the sculptures dance to the rhythms of nature. The works can be viewed from any angle, creating various patterns.

The kinetic shapes are bold and distinctive. With the changing nature of the wind, the sculptures move and interact with one another when placed in a grouping.

Some are spirited and dynamic while others are slow and elegant, but they never move too fast. Varying shapes and forms unveil themselves as one moves by or through the sculptures.

A casual glance at the sculptures will reveal a new form not previously noticed or predict what the weather has in store for the day.

Special installations offer Lyman the opportunity to continually develop and refine his work. They convey the simple joy of elegant movement in a variety of settings. Some are in private homes, and others are in outdoor public venues throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. Following are a few key examples

The Gardens at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
Five Sculptures (5-16 feet) near the campus Library and new Medical Facility. Installed 2006.
Seattle Builders Office Complex, Seattle, WA
Five sculptures (13-23 feet) grouped with large plantings. Commissioned/Installed 2006.
Sun Valley Resort, Ketchum, IDO
Temporary display of 22 sculptures (13-22 feet) spread along Highway 75. April 2005-June 2006.
Falcon Gateway Mall, Mesa, AZ
Five sculptures (16-27 feet). Installed 2005.
St Louis University Museum, St Louis, MO
Eight sculptures (13-28 feet) alone or grouped throughout the Henry Lay Center. Commissioned/Installed 2004.
Lakeside, Dallas Fort Worth, TX
Eleven sculptures (12-28 feet) alone and grouped throughout the commercial development. Commissioned/Installed 2003.
The Greens, Las Vegas, NV
Twenty-one sculptures (6-16 feet) alone and grouped throughout the golf course. Commissioned/Installed 2003.
Yavapai College Sculpture Garden, Prescott, AZ
Two sculptures (13-feet) Commissioned/Installed 2003, added in grouping to existing 19-foot sculpture. Commissioned/Installed 1999.
Avenues Mall, Appleton, WI
Three indoor sculptures (11-13 feet) grouped in fountain area and an outdoor Wind Forest of five (20 - 28 feet). Commissioned/Installed 2002.
Phoenix Cancer Institute, Elyria, OH
One 16-foot tall sculpture. Commissioned/Installed 2002.
Missouri Botanical Gardens, St Louis, MO


Three sculptures (11-17 feet) Commissioned/Installed 2002, added to grouping of three sculptures (8-17 feet), creating Wind Forest, Commissioned/Installed 2001.
City of Hamilton, OH
Grouping of three sculptures (11-17 feet). Commissioned/Installed 2001.
Raytheon, Aurora, CO
Thirteen sculptures alone and grouped (11-22 feet) placed throughout the Corporate Campus. Commissioned/Installed 2001.
Yampa River Botanic Park, Steamboat Springs, CO
One 17-foot tall sculpture. Commissioned/Installed 2001.
Utah Tourist Information Center, Moab, UT
One 11-foot tall sculpture. Installed 2000.
Berg Park, Farmington, NM
Riverine Arts Project in coordination with the Farmington Parks Department. Grouping of three sculptures (11-16 feet). Commissioned/Installed 1999.
Iron Horse Lodge, Estes Park, CO
One 18-foot tall sculpture. Installed 1998.
Municipal Gardens, Ogden, UT
Rotary Club funding in coordination with Ogden Parks Department. Fabricated brass fountain, 10x 22x 9 feet. Commissioned/Installed 1983.
Administrative Building at the Lab, Los Alamos, NM
Copper fountain, 2' tall x 6' round. Commissioned/Installed 1980.
South Pole Station, Antarctica
Sun Dial; temporary environmental installation. 1976.
Seattle Builders Office Complex, Seattle, WA 2006
The Gardens at S. Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL 2006
Sun Valley Resort, Ketchum, ID 2005-2006
Falcon Gateway Mall, Mesa, AZ 2005
St Louis University Museum, St Louis, MO 2004
Lakeside, Dallas Fort Worth, TX 2003
The Greens, Las Vegas, NV 2003
Yavapai College Sculpture Garden, Prescott, AZ 2003
Avenues Mall, Appleton, WI 2002
Phoenix Cancer Institute, Elyria, OH 2002
Missouri Botanical Gardens, St Louis, MO 2001
City of Hamilton, OH 2001
Raytheon, Aurora, CO 2001
Yampa River Botanic Park, Steamboat Springs, CO 2001
Utah Tourist Information Center, Moab, UT 2000
Berg Park, Farmington, NM 1999
Iron Horse Lodge, Estes Park, CO 1998
Municipal Gardens, Ogden, UT 1983