Record #:

22407

Author(s):

Milling, Marla Hardee

Abstract:

In John Payne's studio in the Asheville River District, art, metal and skill combine to bring life-size dinosaurs and prehistoric birds to life. The sculptures are supported and moved by pulleys and cables much like a marionette would be. His collection has about fourteen animals at the moment. Museums lease his skeletons and put them on three month displays. This exhibit \"Natural History Machines\" has appeared in museums all over the nation.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 1 Issue 2, May/Jun 2007, p114-123, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dinosaurs; Metal sculptures--Asheville; Metal sculptors--Asheville; Payne, John