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Description:
Michael Anderson is most known for his gracefully soaring works in
steel. “Wing Ding Doodle is a statement in steel that communicates a
few of the different forms of the creative process. The Quill (wing)
was used as an ink pen in the past and signifies the power of the
written word. Ding is the silent bell in the mind that signifies an
idea. Doodle is the creativity that bypasses the mind and emerges on
paper,” he said.
Funding:
This
project was funded by the individual developer as a requirement of
Tempe's Art in Private Development Ordinance.
Artist biography:
Michael Anderson
was born in California and grew up in Texas and Nebraska. After
moving to Arizona in 1964, he studied fine art at Phoenix College
and Arizona State University, before becoming a professional
sculptor in the early 70’s. Anderson has created work in different
media, but is most recognized for his gracefully sweeping artworks
in steel. His works are in public and private collections across the
United States and in foreign countries such as Canada, Mexico,
Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Zaire. Michael also
has completed more than 30 public commissions in Arizona, including
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Superstition Springs Mall,
Memorial Hospital and the Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
Artist
statement:
“The hope of the
future springs from foundations that have been long established by
past generations. The future is always rising up before us, poised
in a delicate dance of life while pushing through the rocks of
resistance, which serve to strengthen the core of its resolve. I
would hope my work would show the strength of tradition, clarity of
vision, and the spirit of progress bringing the past to the future.
“I
believe creativity is a part of our God-given nature and should
convey a high standard of excellence. My purpose is to lift and
build up the persons that view my work, and through the visual
senses, bring out the positive aspects of life.” |
