Dan Rider Artist Statement

2015 artist statement: Dan Rider

The short Artist Statement My outdoor series of modern sculpture incorporates my recurring theme of ?creating one out of the many? using layering of mixed media dimensional elements that can include steel, wood, stone, aluminum or copper, combined with precast reinforced concrete elements. My contemporary 3d wall sculpture compositions utilize wire mesh and perforated sheet metal to create representational work reflecting nature. All elements are individually fabricated by hand including shaping and assembly.

I have a successful history collaborating with collectors, designers and art consultants on a variety of commissions. My sculpture is readily adaptable to both commercial and residential use, indoor and outdoor spaces, and can be found in galleries, private collections, corporate offices, hospitals and in the television and movie industries.