Bob Ragan stands next to “Sea Candy,” a sculpture he said was inspired by sea corals he found on the beach and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia basilica.
Stone carver in Florence creates trippy sculptures and architecture
Abbey Archer
Bob Ragan has been carving outlandish sculptures and commissioned architectural pieces in Florence since 1978, when he and his partner Mary Condon moved there to escape the hustle and bustle of Austin. His personal sculptures are based on characters in a fictional village he sketches.
Thursday, November 13, 2025