A three-year documentary project celebrating the life and work of world-renowned sculptor Kent Ullberg will premiere locally before its national PBS debut next May.
“Wind in the Sails,” created by filmmakers Denise and Matthew Thornton, follows Ullberg whose sculptures can be seen throughout Corpus Christi and all over the world. The documentary will screen at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 12.
Kent Ullberg documentary ‘Wind in the Sails’ to screen at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
The Thorntons, who founded Griffyn Co., spent three years following Ullberg to capture his artistic process and philosophy up close.
“The aim for my work is to communicate to nature… my love for nature, it’s importance… important to our souls and to be preserved,” Ullberg said in the documentary trailer.
Denise Thornton said the goal is to celebrate Ullberg’s life and legacy while giving back to the community that supported their project…