Michael Hermesh

We are pleased to offer this information about the locations of Michaels Public Sculpture here in the Okanagan. This tour is a fantastic mix of Wine and Culture with stops at Art Galleries, Gardens, and Wineries The actual driving time is only about 25 minutes which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy each location. It’s ideal for a mornings adventure if you leave around 9 am and plan for lunch at the Red Rooster followed by your final stop at the Ruby Blues Winery.

A

Michael Hermesh’s Studio

(by appointment only)

The Gallery Project

250.404.0484

Summerland BC

This part of the tour is by appointment only. Michael’s studio is a working studio and it is not always possible to show someone through. The Gallery Project will always have a variety of artists work on display or available for viewing.

B

The Frieze of the Arts

This sculpture is located on the front of the Summerland Community Arts Council building.

9533 Main Street

Summerland BC

The Summerland Art Gallery is a Public Art Gallery that has a new show every month

C

Trout Creek Loup

Standing Man

The Summerland Ornamental Gardens

4200 Hwy 97 (Agriculture Canada access road at the flashing amber light just opposite Sun-Oka beach)

This stop is a spectacular mix of sculpture, gardens, and scenery. Michaels Standing Man sculpture is situated overlooking the large lawn close to the main parking area.

D

Lloyd Gallery

Mocking Bird in an Orange Bush

can be viewed at the Lloyd Gallery
18 Front Street, Penticton, BC.

The Lloyd Gallery is a commercial gallery that carries a large selection of local artists works – including sculpture by Michael Hermesh. Michael’s bronze sculpture is located in the doorway.

E

Red Rooster Winery

Frank the Baggage Handler

Located at the Red Rooster Winery

891 Naramata Road, Penticton BC Canada

Located just outside the Wine tasting room at the Red Rooster Winery, this sculpture captured the worlds attention in 2005 after the artist was forced to remove it from it’s original location in the Marina Way roundabout in Penticton. You can read more about this fascinating story here.

F

Ruby Blues Winery

Getting To Know You

Soon to be installed at the Ruby Blues Winery

917 Naramata Road, Penticton BC

The Ruby Blues Winery is located right next to the Red Rooster. They are a very small owner operated winery known for their exceptional quality wines. This large mobile sculpture will be located outside overlooking the vineyard. This sculpture has been ten years in the making and you can check out the evolution of this work here.