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Each and every artist, sculptor, and craftsman finds within himself that
passion that inspires the works that they produce. As an Artist, many years
of experience have reinforced in me the understanding that consideration
to the techniques, which might be called into play during a project's execution
while critical to its completion, are not critical in the absolute to its
initiation. Below are some of example of my architectural steel sculpture
and custom steel gates.
GRANTS HUB OF HISTORY
Steel 28' x 22' Installed 1999. A series of 7 panels depicting
a brief historical overview of the Grants area.
Jan was the proud receipient of the City
of Grants Certificate of Recognition for the creation of the
"Grants Hub of History" sculpture which received first place for Public Improvement,
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Great Wall 47.5 ft. Long Made of Steel, Stone, and Glass.
Great Wall 47.5 ft. Long Made of Steel, Stone, and Glass.
Sunflower Gate 14' long
Collaborative piece fabricated the door handles with Stone
Mosaic inlaid in Steel Frame
14'x5' Designed and fabricated by Jan. These gates are
made primarily from 1/4" plate and bas-relief one of the
14 gauge sheet steels. The coloration is comprised of various
colored oxides sealed with a clear coat. The gates open where
the buffalo and Indian meet.
Cut from 1/4" Plate Steel. rusted finish with a clear
coat. Designed to give the feeling that the gate grows out
of the wall.
9'x10' Constructed from steel, inlaid with sliced agate
and fossils.
8'x8' Constructed from steel, leaded glass, tile, elk
antlers, inlaid silver, and old barn wood.
This door is client specific for their entry way. The
circular glass represents the ever changing universes-- the
source of all creation (God) The angels represent the mid-spirit
zone ministering to man as he struggles on this earthly plane,
bidding him adue as he ascends to become one with his creator.
Door Handles: Made of forged steel with inlaid silver lightening
bolts and JP logo. Winner of the Ernest Wiemann Top Job Award
2003and the Mitch Hieltler Award for Excellence 2003 from
National Organization Miscellaneous Metals Association.
12"x48" Brass, steel, and beveled glass. All components
were fabricated custom dies and jigs were built to fabricate
the domed brass ovals.
Thumbnail panels:
Regardless of an individuals appreciation of art, the importance of art
within a culture is undeniable, but passion, skill, talents, and imagination
alone are powerless to create great works of art without the support of
the patron, who willingly invests their faith and resources in the artist
and in the commissioned art piece.
I do not compromise a vision or principle unless or until personal wisdom
or experience dictates.
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