There’s a gravity to John Clement’s work that transcends weight. His monumental steel sculptures, with their looping forms and industrial grace, have long been a source of inspiration for Eileen. This season, we’re thrilled to welcome Clement’s art into the garden at Ten Easy Street, where his curves echo the coastal winds and his scale offers a striking counterpoint to the surrounding softness. A sculptor’s sculptor, Clement coaxes fluidity from one of the world’s most unyielding materials. His work doesn’t dominate a space—it activates it. At TES, his presence reminds us that artistry is as much about form as it is about feeling.
Circular Reasoning
Why: Because great sculpture doesn’t simply occupy a place—it creates one. John Clement is known for transforming industrial steel into lyrical forms that invite movement, curiosity, and connection. His sculptures reference calligraphy, geometry, and even dance, drawing the eye into continuous motion. His practice is rooted in tradition—mentored by Mark di Suvero—yet unmistakably his own. Each piece reveals a conversation between weight and weightlessness, structure and spontaneity.
What: A curated selection of Clement’s monumental works punctuates the landscape at Ten Easy Street, offering visual rhythm and spatial contrast. Bent, welded, and assembled entirely by hand, his steel loops, arcs, and knots feel at once deliberate and organic. Their bold coloration and scale heighten the surrounding textures of hydrangea, boxwood, and beach grass, creating a dialogue between nature and manmade form.
Where: Scattered throughout the gardens, Clement’s sculptures serve as waypoints—guiding visitors through the property while offering moments of surprise and reflection. Whether glimpsed from the porch or encountered mid-stroll, each piece reframes the landscape and invites a new way of seeing.