Outdoor artist Jim Rocco is on a mission. He wants to become the Johnny Appleseed of American Flags by working with communities to create outdoor sculpture that honor the history, people and events which make each town unique.
A collaborative effort by the artist and townsfolk, Jim uses reclaimed materials and local artifacts to create large uplifting flag sculpture designed to convey the unique story of the individual community and hopefully renourish town pride.
Edge of America is the entity set up by Jim to help design, build and fund each project. The goal is to involve local communities to assist in creating its own public art by providing donated materials, helping hands and use of existing town equipment to safely build the large sculptures.
I use HEAVY material such as marine treated timber and piles, rail road ties, seasoned driftwood and outdoor metals like stainless steel, chrome and galvanized steel. Other than the fasteners, I try to use all reclaimed material. If we had a slogan it would be ...
‘Used, abused & reused with love from Folly Beach, South Carolina.'
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