Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh

Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh

Lyons Gecko by Jacob Leeuwenburgh is a mixed material sculpture with metal and steel. Jacob is a longstanding member of the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission who has dedicated years to adding new art to the community. He has worked with many artists in the heARTS of LYONS program to select and install new sculptures.

As an artist, he has worked with Planet Bluegrass and the Lyons Community Foundation to create works of art for events. He is known for his colorful, engaging pieces. His Lyons Gecko is a vibrant addition to the Lyons downtown district. It is located near Oskar Blues, a Lyons institution. It welcomes visitors as they turn onto Main Street with a splash of color and whimsy.

Jacob has been featured along with his partner, Ann Hall, in the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and Lyons Regional Library tandem art shows. He and his partner filled the Lyons Regional Library with their paintings.

This sculpture was curated by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission.

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