PRIME MERIDIAN | new sculpture for West Canadian - DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB - art | furniture | design

PRIME MERIDIAN | new sculpture for West Canadian

01/17/2011

Over the winter we had an exciting commission from art collector, philanthropist, business giant George Brookman. Intrigued and inspired by the Michael's sculpture in front of DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB, Mr. Brookman commissioning a sculpture for the front of his new West Canadian building at the east end of 9th Ave SE.

Prime Meridian approximately 13' high by 7' wide, weighing approximately 900 lbs had to be built on-site. Installed Monday, January 17, 2011 in the bitter cold (-26°C).

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MICHAEL PERKS

Bringing the cold element of steel to life, Michael Perks is a breakout artist that is turning heads. From sheets of steel Michael cuts, layers, bends & welds metal to the verge of his imagination. His different approach to metal has resulted in new techniques for steel statues such as clean purposeful cut-outs to abstract culminations.

Over the past 22 years Michael has worked as a millwright & snowmaker for the ski industry. He became known for his ability to fix large scale, obscure problems with innovative inventions of his own making. This ability to think differently, create with his own hands & work with huge objects can be seen in his art.