- January 20, 2026
"A Turn of the Century" waits to be installed as visitors John and Beth Foss of Marion, Indiana, dance nearby. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Keep Life in Balance," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, is unloaded for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach, presented by the Ormond Beach Arts District. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Keep Life in Balance," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, is unloaded for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach, presented by the Ormond Beach Arts District. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Reason to Smile" and "Keep Life in Balance," sculptures by Seward Johnson, are staged during installation for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Little to the Right," by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Lauri Jackson reacts to "Keep Life in Balance" during delivery for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Betsy Halliday views Seward Johnson sculptures as they arrive for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Turn of the Century," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives in Ormond Beach for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures are staged for installation after arriving for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Out of Sight," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"No Mommy, That One!," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Judy Stein, vice president of the Ormond Beach Arts District, and Julia Truilo, president, view "No Mommy, That One!," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, as it arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sweet Sixteen," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Can We Dance Here, Mommy?," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Can We Dance Here, Mommy?," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Julia Truilo, president of the Ormond Beach Arts District, speaks with Ormond Beach residents Michael and Ginger as Seward Johnson sculptures arrive for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Judy Stein, vice president of the Ormond Beach Arts District; Sara Dionne, The Casements Cultural Center coordinator; and Julia Truilo, president of the Arts District, view Seward Johnson sculptures after they are delivered to The Casements for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond-by-the-Sea resident Bud De Jacomo views "Bake Sale," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, as it arrives for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seward Johnson sculptures are temporarily staged at The Casements after arriving for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Andrew Lydecker, son of sponsors Chris and Charlie Lydecker of Foundation Risk Partners, poses with "Out of Sight," a sculpture by Seward Johnson, during a sponsor reception for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze at The Casements on Friday, Jan. 16. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach Arts District President Julia Truilo speaks during a sponsor reception at The Casements for the Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze sculpture exhibition on Friday, Jan. 16. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach Arts District President Julia Truilo presents a sponsor gift to Andrew Lydecker during a sponsor reception for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze at The Casements on Friday, Jan. 16. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Linda Neubauer and Anne Lichtigman pose with "Big Sister," a Seward Johnson sculpture sponsored by the Lichtigman and Neubauer families, during a sponsor reception for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze at The Casements on Friday, Jan. 16. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Nancy Suah, treasurer of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum board of directors, poses with "Sweet Sixteen," a Seward Johnson sculpture sponsored by the museum, during a sponsor reception for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze at The Casements on Friday, Jan. 16. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sweet Sixteen" and "Hot Weather" by Seward Johnson, are transported during installation of Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sweet Sixteen" and "Hot Weather" by Seward Johnson are transported during installation of Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sweet Sixteen" by Seward Johnson arrives at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum during installation of Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sweet Sixteen" by Seward Johnson arrives at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum during installation of Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Hot Weather" is installed at Granada Plaza, with crew members assisting as Ormond Beach Arts District President Julia Truilo looks on. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"No Mommy, That One!" is loaded for transport to its installation site at Fortunato Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"No Mommy, That One!" is installed in Fortunato Park as part of Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Reason to Smile," inspired by the Mona Lisa, waits its turn to be moved and installed at MainStreet Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"Sidewalk Concert" is positioned at Bailey Riverbridge Gardens. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Reason to Smile" is loaded for transport by Fred Cartwright of Joe Miller’s Mulch for Coleman Goodemote Construction. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Reason to Smile" is moved for installation at MainStreet Park as part of the Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze sculpture tour. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
"A Reason to Smile" is lifted into place during installation at MainStreet Park. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Life-size sculptures by acclaimed artist Seward Johnson have arrived in Ormond Beach for Art Imitates Life II – Beyond the Bronze, a public art exhibition presented by the Ormond Beach Arts District.
The sculptures were delivered Wednesday, Jan. 14, to staging locations at The Casements and 56 N. Beach St. before being moved into place on both sides of the Granada Bridge — in Ormond Beach’s Downtown Arts District and beachside areas.
Installation and signage continued Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14-15, placing the figures in parks, plazas and cultural spaces where they will remain on display for the next six months.
A sponsor reception celebrating the exhibition was held Friday, Jan. 16, at The Casements, bringing together community leaders, sponsors and arts supporters.
“We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors and partners, especially the City of Ormond Beach,” Ormond Beach Arts District President Julia Truilo said. “Without this kind of public and private support, projects like this one would not be possible.”
The exhibition marks the district’s second Seward Johnson sculpture tour, following the popularity of the first installation. Johnson’s works are known for their realistic detail and familiar, everyday scenes that invite viewers to engage closely with the art.
“The Ormond Beach Arts District is so excited to host another sculpture exhibit featuring the amazing work of Seward Johnson,” Truilo said. “These life-size sculptures will be here for six months for residents and visitors to enjoy. Join us in welcoming our new friends!”
Ormond Beach Arts District Vice President Judy Stein said strong community response drove the decision to bring the sculptures back for another tour.
“The statues were so popular last time with residents and visitors that we decided to bring back another set for everyone to enjoy,” Stein said.
Visitors can find details about the sculptures, along with an interactive map of locations, at ormondarts.com. Each sculpture features a sign with a QR code linking directly to the website. Printed sculpture tour maps are also available around town, including at the Ormond Beach MainStreet office, 44 W. Granada Blvd.
