Urban Roots Holiday Open Studio Tour Showcases Recycled Art by Scott Bye and Doug Sargent

Celebrate the Season with Unique Recycled Art

This holiday season, Urban Roots invites you to a special Open Studio Tour featuring two talented local artists who share a passion for transforming discarded materials into captivating works of art. Sculptor and painter Scott Bye and seasoned welder Doug Sargent will display their creations in the store, offering a fresh perspective on sustainability and creativity.

Scott Bye: Function Meets Fiction

Scott Bye blends functionality with imagination, turning everyday objects into ambiguous structures, composite workhorses, and beautifully complex assemblages. "When working with alternative mediums, you're not really held by tradition or basic techniques. You are open to the 'anything goes' technique," Bye explains. His work challenges conventional boundaries and invites viewers to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Learn more at www.sculpturebyescott.com.

Doug Sargent: Steel Scraps Reborn

Doug Sargent brings decades of welding experience to his sculptures, repurposing steel scraps—some dating back a century—into pieces that retain the material's inherent function while testing its flexibility. His garden-worthy decor merges industrial history with artistic vision. For inquiries, email Doug@sargentroofing.com.

Visit Urban Roots during the Open Studio Tour to experience these remarkable artists, enjoy refreshments, and find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that tell a story of renewal.