Posts Tagged ‘Steel’
Emperor
Emperor It’s a simple shape but it really struck me as just right. I bent the steel, looked at it, and said aloud, “That’s it”. Amazing how that happens. I had to rework this one. Originally it had a really great patina but then rusted out. It was very mediocre. I ground it down and…
Read MoreReclining Nude
Reclining Nude Not entirely sure why but I was really inspired by Matisse’s Reclining Nude painting. I got a mailer and for the show at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts now and just hit me. I couldn’t do anything else until I got to the studio and did it. It was strange — a compulsion.…
Read MoreNessie
Nessie I’ve been on this jag for cubes. From straight-up cubes like Cube Farmer, to exploded cubes with Reclining Nude, Fractal Performer and Jackson Pollack’s Cubist Nightmare. Nessie is the last in that series. For now. I won’t tell you what I saw but it rhymes with hat and is black and annoys the hell…
Read MoreCube Farmer
Cube Farmer A continuation of my fascination with geometric shapes. I’m a really good metal box maker now. He looks really good in the snow too. Size: 8′ x 5′ x 3′ Price: Not For Sale
Read MoreAgitated Avians – Just Squawking Around
If you asked me what one my strengths is, I might say intelligence. Or being handsome (no laughing, you guys). But really it would be my willingness to take on a project even though I am not sure how to do it. A bit of a sink or swim philosophy. Some would argue it’s not…
Read MoreRolling the Dice — the Tale of 3d6+4
I often get asked where my inspiration comes from, usually right after “What were you thinking?” It can come from anywhere, but my friends and family are endless sources of new ideas. Thanks everyone. This one goes way back to family games with dice, like Yahtzee and then from the hours and days spent with…
Read MoreAtacama and Mojave
Atacama and Mojave Riding the rails – a metaphor for freedom from responsibility. Whenever I go anywhere I’m always looking into dumpsters and such for scraps of metal. Much of this sculpture comes from a dive into a dumpster near a local railroad construction project. I must have dug for a couple of hours picking…
Read MoreFamily Time on the Sofa
Family Time on the Sofa This piece is currently in Decatur, IN at the Decatur Sculpture Tour, where is won the Inspiration Award. We love to watch movies. There’s nothing better than a cold and snowy evening huddled in front of the TV with your family, some popcorn and a great movie. Call it family…
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Agitated Avians The genesis of the piece was interesting. It originally was accepted as something completely different. Did quite a bit of experimentation too — it uses a solar panel to charge a battery to run electroluminescent wire. Birds of a feather are mad together. I often find my inspiration in the digital world. This…
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3d6+4 3d6+4 was a really fun one to make. It represents a lot of great times with friends in family. It is currently in Mason City, IA in the River City on Parade program. Dice are fun. For many, dice mean gambling. It’s much more personal for me. I’ve spent hours playing dice games with…
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