Expecting to Fly

Perched along the tranquil Des Moines Marina waterfront, Expecting to Fly by renowned sculptor Leo E. Osborne stands as a captivating embodiment of transformation and spiritual ascent. This 36-inch-high artwork blends a human form with a bird, evoking the journey from grounded existence to liberated flight. With its flowing lines and curves, Expecting to Fly blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape at the waterfront.

About the Artist:
Leo E. Osborne, born 1947, is an award-winning Pacific Northwest artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, and woodwork. After growing up in rural Massachusets, he studied art at the New England School of Art in Boston. He moved to the San Juan Islands in 1990, where he later established Milkwood Studio & Home Gallery. Known for his mastery of natural materials and his deep reverence for the organic world, Osborne creates pieces that speak to the spiritual interconnectedness between humanity and nature.