Dragonfly Studio, located in Drummond, Wisconsin, is the artistic haven of Sara Balbin, a talented artist known for her diverse range of sculptures and paintings. With a focus on capturing the essence of humanity and the natural world, Balbin's artwork combines steel, rock, flame, oils, leather, and canvas to create captivating pieces that reflect her Cuban-born heritage and her deep connection to the local Ojibwe community. From large public sculptures that grace the Cable area of Northern Wisconsin to smaller figurative steel sculptures, each artwork by Balbin exudes its own unique energy and spirit, brought to life through the interplay of light and the changing seasons.
With a strong commitment to preserving the history and culture of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe, Balbin has created a series of thirty-two oil portrait paintings known as the Hall of Elders, supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wisconsin Arts Board. These allegorical portraits, along with historical biographies, were published as "Spirit of the Ojibwe, Images of Lac Courte Oreilles Elders" in 2011. Dragonfly Studio, open by advance appointment only, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the captivating world of Sara Balbin's artistry, where nature, humanity, and the interplay of materials come together in harmonious beauty.
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