
Fitzhugh Karol: On the Grounds
The Arts Center at Duck Creek is pleased to present Fitzhugh Karol: On the Grounds, a site-specific outdoor exhibition of large-scale steel sculptures by Springs based artist Fitzhugh Karol. This installation, on view from July 19 through December 14, 2025, continues Duck Creek’s commitment to showcasing sculptural works that enter into conversation with the land and its history.
Karol’s sculptures unfold across the grounds in rhythmic conversation with one another and their setting, blending abstract architecture with a sense of play, memory, and movement. Monumental in scale but rooted in humble beginnings, each piece originates as slotted cardboard maquettes, evolving through wood or metal models before reaching full realization in steel. His improvisational process—often incorporating salvaged materials—becomes a quiet metaphor for connection and community, where every part contributes to a larger whole.
Photo credit: Beligila Matailanga