Collection: David Groenjes

Artist Statement:

 

I make sculptures with junk that brings life to the lifeless.  Sculpting with recycled materials is more than just conservation, the familiar parts and pieces of the sculpture create a connection with the viewer that would not be achieved by the subject alone.  When put together properly, these colors, textures, and shapes form a relationship.  It’s an incomplete puzzle that is finally finished with a long gaze, an inquisitive thought, and a big smile.

 


Biography:

David has loved art in many forms, recalling saying at a young age “I want to be an artist when I grow up”.  Being raised in the Northern Midwest of Minnesota and Wisconsin gave a solid foundation to appreciate the beauty of our natural environment.  With the desire to help preserve this, he pursued a College Degree in Natural Resource Conservation.  This provided a unique opportunity to work with the US Fish & Wildlife Service for three consecutive summers.  Working in the field helped provide an even stronger appreciation for the land we call home and what can be done to preserve and restore it.   After graduation, life had a different plan and David used his talents and knowledge of mechanical work in the Automotive Repair field.  Years later, a strong mechanical aptitude, love of nature, and a yearning to for a creative outlet culminated in melding these elements together in this beautiful form of scrap metal art.  Using recycled and repurposed materials is gratifying as well as sustainable.  Mundane and ordinary items become individual components of a much larger picture.  The metal develops character, life, warmth, even illusions of movement.  David’s wildlife sculpture focuses on realistic anatomy, posture, and expression in the pursuit of life in every piece.   His work is a testament to the appreciation of wildlife and desire to preserve our natural world for generations to come.

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    "Clilffhanger" by David Groenjes
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    "The Red Baron" by David Groenjes
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    "Steel Canvas" by David Groenjes
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  • “Plan B” Rifle by David Groenjes
    Steampunk-inspired 'Plan B' rifle sculpture by David Groenjes, crafted from reclaimed metal components
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  • Honey Bee by David Groenjes
    Reclaimed metal honey bee sculpture by David Groenjes with wire wings and industrial design
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  • Paper Wasp by David Groenjes
     Handcrafted wasp sculpture made from reclaimed metal by artist David Groenjes. Features wire wings, gear components, and yellow-black striped body in steampunk industrial style.
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  • Never Look Back
    Never Look Back – Metal deer head sculpture by David Groenjes, handcrafted from reclaimed steel with a rustic patina, available at Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, AZ
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  • Four Barrel Fiddler
    Four Barrel Fiddler – Handcrafted metal fiddler crab sculpture by David Groenjes, made from reclaimed metal with an industrial patina, available at Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, AZ
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  • "Luck of the Draw" by David Groenjes
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  • "All Jacked Up" by David Groenjes
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    Whip Scorpion
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  • Flying Fox
    Flying Fox – Handcrafted metal sculpture by David Groenjes featuring a stylized flying fox rendered in reclaimed metal, available at Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, AZ
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    Standoff
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    Losing Ground
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