Local metal artist Esther Benedict hosted a holiday show of her work Saturday, Nov. 29, at her gallery off State Highway 46.
Benedict displayed a range of pieces, from large cast bronzes to mixed metal projects and iron silhouettes.
Many works focused on the natural world, highlighting animals native to the Texas Hill Country, while others reflected religious themes, patriotic motifs, and Western heritage.
More than 100 guests and art enthusiasts attended the show, which featured live holiday music alongside wine and snacks.
Benedict mingled with attendees, discussing her work, and representatives from the Bandera Chamber of Commerce attended to support the artist.
Benedict has been a metal artist for more than 32 years. She began her career as a farrier in upstate New York before moving to Bandera.
Over the years, she has explored a variety of styles and often creates custom sculptures for local businesses and ranches.
Her work ranges from large outdoor pieces to smaller works suitable for interior display, appealing to a wide variety of tastes.
Her art can be found across the United States and in Europe. While the gallery features a variety of stock inventory, Benedict also accepts custom projects.
For more information, visit ebenedictmetalart.com.
A cast metal jack rabbit lounges in the shade of the sculpture walk.
A javelina mother with her baby peaking out from beneath her are an excellent example of the realism used in Benedict’s work.
Metal artist Esther Benedict chats with guests at her holiday open house. BULLETIN PHOTOS/ Tracy Thayer
A Great Blue Heron stands guard in the sculpture garden.
A prong horn antelope in a western scene.
A doe and fawn are dressed for the holidays.
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Colorful fish adorn the sculpture garden at the Esther Benedict Gallery walk.
Benedicts’ two dimensional pieces deal with natural subjects.
Western themes like this American buffalo are portrayed in Benedicts’ work.
Blue marlin by Esther Benedict.
A medium bronze cast of Jesus in the Garden is one of aven is ready for the holidays. Benedict’s finest works.
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The life like facial features of this Hill Country icon shows its inherent mischief.
This sculpture titled supplication is in mixed metals.
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