THOMAS LYTLE, "PRAIRIE WALTZ," 2005

COR-TEN steel, 4' x 6' approx.

Located: 1237 Sweetbriar Pl., Galesburg, Ill.

Other works: "Trumpeting Angels," "Head of Christ," "Christ Figure," Henderson United Methodist Church, Henderson, Ill.; "Architectural Gate," Seminary Street Pub, Galesburg, Ill.; "Reagan Bust," Silas Willard School, Galesburg, Ill. (soon to be in the Reagan Library); "Unity," Lawn of Blick Art Materials, Galesburg, Ill.

Six other public works in Iowa and Illinois, including "The Gossips," next to the Figge Art Museum, downtown Davenport, Iowa.

Tom Lytle, once a student of Jimmie Crown, carries on his tradition in sculpture, but in his own signature style. In "Prairie Dance," sculptor Tom Lytle captures a sense of exuberant, abandon in COR-TEN steel.

In a figurative yet abstracted style, a family, two female and one male, hold hands in a circle. The dancers balance on spindly rods for legs. Only the slightest hint of clothing is suggested.

The sculpture is a commission for a new office of Dr, Reuel Owen, D.D.S. It joyfully occupies the front lawn.