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Steven Fidler
Caledonia, Michigan
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235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Steven Fidler
Artist bio: Born in Detroit, Michigan. Lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Steve has studied under many talented metal workers that have taught him their tricks of the trade. This is how he received his most valuable training as a metal artist. This experience and training created the foundation which led him to become the successful metal artist that he is today. Steve has studied at Kendall College of Art & Design. He has been commissioned to do functional metal artwork and furniture for private collections, corporate buildings and various commercial facilities.

He utilizes a variety of metals and materials to create unique metal sculptures, architectural features and furniture. His specialty is highly polished - mirror finished stainless steel, although he does a lot of work with his unique patina finishes on steel, bronze, copper and aluminum. His specialty finishes are a hallmark of his work. His art work with mirror finish details are like nothing you have ever experienced before.
Artist statement: As a child, I would walk through the General Motors Design Center where my father worked, looking at the cars of the future. All the shiny, smooth fenders and futuristic looking designs served as a platform for my interest as well as a benchmark for good design.

The mirror finish pieces I create possess a chameleon effect. Each one takes on the same characteristics as its surroundings. The smooth lines. The flawless, shiny, reflective-ness of each piece creates wonder. Just what are we looking at? It causes you to question its relativity. Even its existence. The reflective-ness inspires the actual feeling that you have even more than you have.

I revel in the fact that I can take raw materials and create something both beautiful and out-of-the-ordinary that makes people happy and amazed. I also like to create the illusion of movement or energy within some of them.

My hope is for the viewers’ first comment to be, “Wow - that’s stunning! I’d love one.”
About the work:
Title: Towering Beauty

Art form: 3-D

Medium: Polished Stainless Steel

Year created: 2009

Description of work: This sculpture is 15" x 18" x 96" tall. It is made of stainless steel that is highly polished to a mirror finish. It is high quality type 304 stainless steel so it can be placed outdoors if desired.

Work statement: This piece is very beautiful to look at. It captures views of its surroundings and amplifies the beauty around it.
Technical details:
Work width: 18 inches
Work height: 96 inches
Work depth: 15 inches
Required venue ceiling: 100 inches
Required venue door height: n/a
Required venue door width: n/a
Required wall linear footage: n/a
Required venue square footage: 50 sq. ft.
Additional considerations:
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No

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