ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Jack Hillman
Ada, Michigan

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CELEBRATION / ArtPrize entry
CELEBRATION / ArtPrize entry
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Jack Hillman

Artist bio

My sculpture career began with a BFA from the University of Kansas, specialized sculpture workshops, working with nationally known sculptors and membership in the International Sculpture Center, the National Sculpture Society, the Society of North American Goldsmiths and the Colorado Metalsmithing Assn., yielding a solid knowledge of form and fabrication. Exhibitions, galleries and installations have provided foundational dialog with a diverse group of collectors.
Earlier careers in industrial design, graphics, exhibits, interiors and as a design educator have focused on how the observer or user will respond to what they are being presented. My personal perspective is for clean lined minimalist contemporary precision.
Over 150 organizations from the entrepeneurial to the Fortune 500 have benefited with successes and awards.
My sculptural works respect parameters of the past while projecting optimistic anticipation for the future.
You are invited to join in the journey.
About the work
Title: Celebration

Art form: 3-D

Medium: fabricated steel

Year created: 2010

Description of work: "Celebration" is a continuation of works titled "Soaring Lyrical." A flow of undulating line created from steel rod extends 30 feet toward the sky in a sinuous harmonious kinetic movement. A pair of complimentary intertwining fluid lines are fused into one, creating a graceful symbiotic visual energy. They respond with gentle movement from breezes, defining a 6 foot diameter arc encircling the central space defining 20 foot high X 12 inch diameter column, encouraging a changing panoptic visual interaction between the sculptural elements, the environment and contemplative connection for the viewer.
First image is a model of my entry "CELEBRATION". Other images are completed past work or models of proposals for commissions.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: n/a
Total square feet needed: 100 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: Yes
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: Yes
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Jack Hillman is showing at:
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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