Faces of the Fenton Art Walk: Gilbert Leo McCann

The is just around the corner.

On June 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., 30 merchants and more than 50 artists will participate in the inaugural event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun.

Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton and receive an artist passport, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer.

To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza.

Name: Gilbert Leo McCann

Age: 60

Residence: Flint

Type of art: Metal Sculpture

Description of art: A variety of different techniques and metals have been used to create my sculptures. Some pieces are whimsical, some are abstract, a few look at the problems of society. All of my creations move from the heart, to the head, to the hands. They are a reflection of the world as I perceive it.

My beginnings: Art has always been a piece of my life.  I have created art since I was young. I have just grown and changed as an artist through time.

Next project: I have been playing with the idea of faces. I would like to create a piece that shows the complexity of human emotions as shown through facial expression.

To view my art: www.gilbertmccann.com.