Mechanical roosters, an onshore iceberg and fallen live oak tree limbs are among large-scale sculptures that debuted Sunday afternoon on the grounds of a Civil War-era fort in Key West.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park has become a unique outdoor "gallery" during the annual Sculpture Key West exhibition. There are 28 works of art there and about 20 additional sculptures exhibited at two other Civil War-era forts and sites in Key West.

Program director for Sculpture Key West Karley Klopsenstein says there are many things that make the event unique.

“First of all you just can’t beat the site. I mean you have the ocean here You have this beautiful land. You have sunny, warm weather in the winters. And it’s a big draw for people just because of that.”

The exhibit includes large-scale works in traditional and experimental media, created by acclaimed national and international sculptors as well as emerging artists.

Many pieces are designed to be visible from air and sea as well as land, providing viewing opportunities for boaters and arriving and departing airline passengers.

The exhibition runs through April 14.

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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park has become a unique outdoor "gallery" this week during the annual Sculpture Key West exhibition. There are 28 works of art with about 20 additional sculptures exhibited at two other Civil War-era forts around the island.

Program director for Sculpture Key West Karley Klopsenstein says the exhibit includes large-scale works in traditional and experimental media, created by acclaimed national and international sculptors.

“We have a total of about 48 artists in the show this year in all 3 venues. They are from the United States. And also we have our international artists – artists from Poland, originally from Cuba, artists from Germany. And they are anywhere from students to professors and experts in the level of their field.”

Mechanical roosters, an onshore iceberg and fallen live oak tree limbs are among the sculptures.

Many pieces are designed to be visible from air, sea smf land, providing viewing opportunities for boaters and people on airplanes.

The exhibition runs through April 14.