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A few examples of Ironwork at Cheekwood:The circular bench at the Howe Wildflowergarden entrance and a long bench on thegrotto level in the boxwood gardens (P.Kerrigan)Railings and balustrades in the MartinBoxwood gardens (P. Kerrigan)The circular staircase on the Loggia level ofthe Museum of Art (P. Kerrigan)The exterior metal railing below theDrawing Room's Palladian window in theMuseum of Art (P. Kerrigan)Wemyss’ Gates located in the HoweWildflower Garden (P. Kerrigan)The Hardison entrance gatesCarell Woodland SculptureTrailThe Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail is a uniqueattraction among American art museums, as it unitesthe collections of the museum and gardens. The trailis a place where contemporary sculpture byinternationally recognized artists such as JamesTurrell, Siah Armajani, and Ulrich Ruckriem areinstalled in a natural setting. The trail features nativeplants and is integrated into reclaimed woodland.The path is rugged and stretches more than onemile. The area brims with native species. Easternred cedar, black locust and hackberry - all tolerant ofshallow soils – give way to hickory, oak, black cherry,ash and persimmon. While walking the trail, visitorsexperience the synthesis of art and nature.Siah Armajani, The Glass Bridge, 2003, Mixed Media,Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Small 2003. 112