Original artwork description:

I took a series of pictures at rodeos at the historic district in Fort Worth, TX. Capturing the swift movement of the riders, cattle and horses is a challenge. Each photo works in unison with many others. I love the way the final wire sculpture flows and expresses the excitement of the moment.

This is a 44 X 30-inch welded wire wall sculpture of horse and rider roping a calf. It is made of 5 mm thick (#9 gauge) low carbon steel wire that I bend by hand and weld in numerous spots to assure stability, then powder coat gloss black** with an extremely durable, weather resistant material that makes it suitable for outdoor installation and wet locations indoors. The sculpture is easily installed on a wall according to instructions I provide. It is designed to hang approximately 2 inches from the wall surface so that it projects a moving shadow. The piece is signed with a thinner wire.

I make wire wall sculptures for public, commercial, and residential locations. The wire pieces are the final step in a simplification process that starts with a photograph or group of photographs. I make and remake a digital line drawing to emphasize only the essence and feel of the subject, then, like the poet who reviews every word, I re-examine every turn and curve as I bend the wire into a sculpture. The final installation, a solid line in space in front of a moving shadow, has scale enough to suit a large wall without dominating the room. My work has been purchased by collectors from all over the world.


**Other colors are available for a set-up charge of $100. Email me for details.

Materials used:

9 gauge (4.7 mm thick) steel wire, powder coated gloss black

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