High Water
Description
High Water by J. Aaron Alderman is a compelling outdoor sculpture that captures a moment of perseverance in the face of nature’s overwhelming power. Crafted from steel and copper, the work depicts a solitary figure perched atop a tall pole, having climbed to safety as rising floodwaters engulf the landscape below. The sculpture’s dramatic vertical composition draws the eye upward, emphasizing both the vulnerability and determination of the figure.
A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Alderman creates works that explore the emotional connections between people, nature, and the shared human experience. In High Water, the figure’s elevated refuge becomes a poignant symbol of hope and endurance. Whether interpreted as a response to environmental change or as a metaphor for overcoming life’s challenges, the sculpture invites viewers to reflect on both the fragility and strength of the human spirit.
- Artist: J. Aaron Alderman
- American-Made in Brevard, NC
- Steel and copper sculpture
$13,500.00
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