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Elmer P. Petersen Biography
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Sculptor Biography and Professional Resume. Elmer P. Petersen Biographical Sketch. Or Scroll Down to View Professional Resume. Of Elmer P. Petersen. With a steel and plaster bandage armature as a student, so moving to I-beams, rebar, mesh and blown-on cement was not much of a stretch. One of the nomination letters is paraphrased as follows:. For La Crosse's City Vision-2000, Elmer originated a unique program of enlisting local artists to submit sculptural ideas. He personally sought local funding and...
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Found Object Sculpture Art
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When I use the term found-objects, I am thinking of things that had a previous life (use) and are identifiable as part of our life, or past. This makes the sculpture one step more interesting and experiential. My first use of found-objects was in 1963 when I saw a pile of scrapped woodwork from old houses. I used these pieces on the panel reliefs ( Crucifixion. Shortly after I made Man and Woman. And Leisure Society Plant. Has contrived parts added. With Bull Mirror. Works like Guardian Angel. And others...
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Gambrinus, King of Beer Welded Steel Sculpture
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Gambrinus, King of Beer. Gambrinus, King of Beer (1980). Front and State Streets, La Crosse, WI. Originally made for G. Heileman Brewing Company. Click On Images to View Larger (Note: Large vertical images are already full size). Sculpture in Metal Home. Plaster, Cement, Clay.
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The Plague Plaster Sculpture
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Plaster, Cement, Clay Sculpture. Welded Steel and Plaster of Paris. Private Collection, Jamestown, ND. Click On Images to View Larger (Note: Large vertical images are already full size). Sculpture in Metal Home. Plaster, Cement, Clay.
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Woman With a Bird Welded Steel Sculpture
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Woman With a Bird. Woman With a Bird (1961-62). Welded Steel with Patina. Library, Dana College, Blair NB. Click On Images to View Larger (Note: Large vertical images are already full size). Sculpture in Metal Home. Plaster, Cement, Clay.
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Worlds Largest Buffalo Sculpture
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Plaster, Cement, Clay Sculpture. World's Largest Buffalo Tourist Attraction. World's Largest Buffalo (1959). 46' Long, 26' High. Click On Images to View Larger (Note: Large vertical images are already full size). Sculpture in Metal Home. Plaster, Cement, Clay.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Sculpture
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Woman With Pink Ribbon. Woman With Pink Ribbon (2011). Begun in 2008 and completed in 2011. 36 tall, 12 7/8 wide and 5 3/8 deep with an 11 5/8 diameter plinth. The Sculpture shows a woman's courage, grace, and resolve in confronting a serious illness. Contact the artist for the cost. $9,000 paid will include a base (stand), consultation on placement, and shipping. Click On Images to View Larger (Note: Large vertical images are already full size). Sculpture in Metal Home. Plaster, Cement, Clay.
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Elmer Petersen Original Sculpture Purchase
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If you are interested in my work. My preference for dialogue is by phone or letter. Feel free to ask what art I have available, questions about art, or information on commissioning art. Stages of Sculpture Commission. 1 Showing of sculptor's past work and recommendations from previous clients. To establish confidence that a good sculpture and working relationship is possible. 2 Discussion with client. Concerning objectives, subject, theme, style, etc. 3 Submission of sculptor's idea. 5 Designing of model.
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Elmer Petersen Original Sculpture Purchase
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Made from chromed auto bumpers. 33 high, 44 long. Should be displayed almost at eye level. To be the most effective, the only light should be reflected light such as from its surroundings and/or windows. Direct light cuts down on the contrast between the chrome and the blackened, burned edges. Plus tax, if appropriate). This sculpture was named by me,. Please contact me for more information. I am thinking that it might be an appropriate purchase for a large Texas car dealer or rancher. Boy on a Horse.
