ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
Avatar
Artist information:
Anthony Jackson
Lakeodessa, MI

Text voting ID: Tooltip
Up: 36601
Down: 36600

BRIGIT finish
BRIGIT finish
Click image to view a larger version

Anthony Jackson

Artist bio

Anthony L Jackson 54 years old raised in rural michigan, growing up I was allowed to use the tools available on my parents farm and already having an interest in drawing,painting and art in general that led to my first welded metal sculptures. I have also tried my hand at airbrush art but I get the most satisfaction from metal work, that has led to recent works that include knives,flowers and various creatures that include Edgar the dragon that I entered in last years 2009 ArtPrize, which turned out to be a very satisfying experience . My entry made the top fifty but being involved in the event as a whole and meeting the people involved, artists and visitors is the most memorable.
About the work
Title: THE DRAGONS BELLS a.k.a. BRIGIT

Art form: 3-D, Sound

Medium: welded/forged metal

Year created: 2010

Description of work: This year I am doing a metal dragon/creature which seems to be a recurring theme in my sculptures and my drawings . I will combine welding and forging techniques to give common items and materials life and character. At last years ArtPrize I noticed that people seemed to have a desire to interact with the art, touch ,get in pictures , etc., which was not always possible, so this year my entry will incorporate two steel bells in the base that people will be invited to ring . The dragon will balance on top of this pedestal and give the impression of flight or hovering over the bells. It will have a fairly small footprint 4ft by 4ft and will be 10 to 12 feet tall. My entry is in process at this time I will update the images as I make progress.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: n/a
Total square feet needed: 16 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: No
Peaches Bed & Breakfast 2010 Anthony Jackson is showing at:
Peaches Bed & Breakfast 2010
29 Gay Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Venue location

Click to view larger map