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Description:
“I have
named the fence and gates Serengeti to give it some
reference. The forms would remind one of the tall grasses blowing.
An underlying factor in the fence and gates was that by using copper
there would be no maintenance, ever.”
Funding:
This project was funded by the individual developer as a requirement
of Tempe's Art in Private Development Ordinance.
Artist biography:
Slater is a native of Minnesota and moved
to Arizona in 1971. He earned his Master of Fine Art degree at
Arizona State University, where he began working on large scale
sculpture, directly influenced by the Southwest. Though the largest
of his works are favorites because of the visual impact, the
majority of his works are in the three- to six-6 foot range. He has
vast experience in creating site specific sculptures for clients and
collectors, and frequently works with architects, designers and
individuals to solve the visual needs of a given space. Slater works
with stainless steel, copper bronze and combinations of metals and
finishes. He has found, working within a crisp geometric framework,
a great variety of sculptural forms to keep his works fresh and
stimulating. Slater was recognized as "Master of the Southwest" by
Phoenix Home and Garden magazine in 2003. Only a select few
artists and craftsmen at the top of their profession are awarded
this once-a-year title.
Artist’s process:
Slater's minimalist sculpture and fountains are rendered in steel,
copper, stainless steel and bronze. The pieces, inspired by the
dramatic landscape of the Southwest, often combine metals, materials
and finishes in ways that ingeniously complement the minimalist,
fluid forms of each composition. |
