ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Artist information:
Derek Maxfield
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Text voting ID: Tooltip
Up: 36771
Down: 36770

Work collaborators:

 Randy Finch
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Derek Maxfield

Artist bio

As one of the ARTPRIZE TOP 25 ENTRIES LAST YEAR, Derek Maxfield and Randy Finch, of Ice Sculptures Ltd, have been featured on the Discovery Channel and on Ripley's Believe It or Not TV show and book. He is co-author of Ice Sculpting the Modern Way and has been showcased in Chef Magazine, the National Restaurant Association's magazine, MBA Jungle, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Winner of numerous ice sculpting competitions including the 2008 Tour of Champions and 2nd place at the Ice Alaska World Championships.Commissioned for movie premiers, President Ford on the 35th anniversary of his inauguration, and Governor Granholm's Inaugural Ball, Randy and Derek have also created displays for entertainers from Aerosmith to ZZ Top the 2004 Ryder Cup, the 2006 Super Bowl, the 2007 World Series, and the 2009 NCAA Final four Championships.
About the work
Title: "Frozen in Motion"

Art form: 3-D, Performance

Medium: ICE

Year created: 2010

Description of work: This year the entry will another colored ice display that kids and their families can enjoy without having to try to figure out what it is or what type of deep meaning it has. It will be Art created simply to make people smile.
Technical details
Linear wall space needed: n/a
Total square feet needed: n/a
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: Yes

electrical
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: Yes
The B.O.B. Derek Maxfield is showing at:
 The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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