The Detroit Center for Design + Technology hosted an exhibition in its Woodward Gallery featuring local mid-century modern artist Jim Miller Melberg.
Miller-Melberg was a sculptor whose work can be found throughout the U.S., in the in both public spaces and private residences. He specialized in the creation of playground structures. His steadfast belief was that and from that, his concept of "sculptures for play" was born.
Miller-Melberg was a sculptor whose work can be found throughout the U.S., in the in both public spaces and private residences. He specialized in the creation of playground structures. His steadfast belief was that and from that, his concept of "sculptures for play" was born.
In 1960, Miller-Melberg founded Form Inc., a South Lyon, MI-based company that designed and manufactured his unique forms made of molded concrete. He contracted the work to a local sewer pipe fabricator and began creating pieces modeled after animals as well as abstract structures.
Now iconic, mid-century enthusiasts scour play areas for these recognizable sculptural creations. His treatment of kids equipment as art is evident in the simple forms, sinuous lines- and timeless design found in each piece that was produced.
These endearing pieces of functional art can be found throughout Detroit and its metro areas. According to Mr. Miller-Melberg's bio. many pieces are still being produced today.
These endearing pieces of functional art can be found throughout Detroit and its metro areas. According to Mr. Miller-Melberg's bio. many pieces are still being produced today.
The discussion at Detroit Center for Design + Technology focused on the role of art and architecture has in placemaking.
