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what I do

{ artist statement }

            I specialize in creating functional sculpture. From fountains to furniture, figurative to abstract my work is both imaginative and approachable. I believe that creating art requires vision, inspiration, motivation and technical skill, but above all should resonate and connect with the viewer. Creating is a continual process of learning, evaluating, and adjusting which in turn builds experience and confidence as an artist.

 

{ artist statement on public art }

Public Art provides an opportunity for me as an artist to build identity and distinctiveness to a community. I believe that Public art is a visible symbol of a city’s vitality and has the ability to transform the environment in which it is placed.   True Public Art allows me as an artist to collaborate with the community to shape the work to meet the community’s need and the site, which the work will be placed. It is a symbiotic relationship where the artist’s vision is constructed through the community’s voice.


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Rust Never Sleeps

Rust Never Sleeps By Erik Beerbower   I know now what Neil Young meant when he said rust never sleeps. About 3 months ago I placed a large sculpture in my backyard next to my apple tree. Partly because I have to many sculptu...{ read full post }

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ART VOICE

ART VOICEBy Erik Beerbower  When you look at art, what do you hear? Most would say they see a lot, and hear little, if nothing at all.   I believe that art has a voice and that each piece can tell you its own story. The travels of it...{ read full post }

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Scrapping 101

Scrapping 101 By Erik Beerbower   When I need inspiration I go to the scrap yard. When you choose to live your life by the means of your art one must be creative, resourceful and thrifty. That requires a lot of inspiration and motivation. When...{ read full post }

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The Importance of Creative Friendships

The Importance of Creative Friendships By Erik Beerbower   Rainy days are good days to catch a movie. Chris picked me up early so we could tailgate before the start of Ghost Rider. We stopped at the first convenient store to pick up som...{ read full post }

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featured work

 

 I just Got finished installing a metal Greensboro sign above "Planet Earth" on the corner of Elm and Lee in Downtown Greensboro.

 

 
 
 
 

ON THE HORIZON


I am currently working on 4 butterfly shade structures for the new Gateway Gardens in Greensboro. The butterflies are 4' x 6' and 10' high. Work should be installed by end of 2009.

 Gateway Gardens has also commissioned me to create a 12' x12' steel book that will be the backdrop for children's stage area.

TESTIMONIALS

"Erik Beerbower is  a passionate leader in our artistic community, recognized  by artisans and layman alike, for his deep  well of creativity and enthusiasm. He  has contributed in innumerable ways  to Downtown Greensboro and  its development as a cultural  destination". 

Lee Mortensen

Vice President
Downtown Greensboro Inc.



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