Made for specific places. Wager's outdoor work responds to landscape, light, scale and site conditions -- sculptures that don't sit in the environment so much as enter into dialogue with it.
OUTDOOR
Agrarian - Inspired by the agrarian way of life in the rural upstate NY. Much of the steel in my collection has come from abandoned farms and outdated farm equipment. Welded salvaged steel, modeled clay face with horse shoe nails. 8’5” x 3’ x 3’ ( approx. 1980)
Agrarian - Inspired by the agrarian way of life in the rural upstate NY. Much of the steel in my collection has come from abandoned farms and outdated farm equipment. Welded salvaged steel, modeled clay face with horse shoe nails. 8’5” x 3’ x 3’ ( approx. 1980)
Artesian Muse - The inspiration for the work comes from a deep appreciation for water, particularly the form and motion of waterfalls. Cast stainless and mild steel. 88” x 77” x 66” 1995
Artifacts I - Inspired by the industrial cast stainless steel forms from a local defunct steel manufacturing plant that serve as artifacts from that time period. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, rocks. Overall 9’ x 11’ x 3’. 2009
Artifacts I - Inspired by the industrial cast stainless steel forms from a local defunct steel manufacturing plant that serve as artifacts from that time period. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, rocks. Overall 9’ x 11’ x 3’. 2009
Artifacts I - Inspired by the industrial cast stainless steel forms from a local defunct steel manufacturing plant that serve as artifacts from that time period. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, rocks. Overall 9’ x 11’ x 3’. 2009
Artifacts I - Inspired by the industrial cast stainless steel forms from a local defunct steel manufacturing plant that serve as artifacts from that time period. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, rocks. Overall 9’ x 11’ x 3’. 2009
Central Essence - Inspired by the striking, beautiful form at its center, which is crafted from cast stainless steel. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, deconstructed tanks. 7'6" x 4' x 4'. 2009
Central Essence - Inspired by the striking, beautiful form at its center, which is crafted from cast stainless steel. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, deconstructed tanks. 7'6" x 4' x 4'. 2009
Central Essence - Inspired by the striking, beautiful form at its center, which is crafted from cast stainless steel. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, deconstructed tanks. 7'6" x 4' x 4'. 2009
Crescent - Inspired by the view of a crescent moon. Cast stainless steel, paint, welded steel. 94” x 28” x 28”. 2001.
Crescent - Inspired by the view of a crescent moon. Cast stainless steel, paint, welded steel. 94” x 28” x 28”. 2001.
Cycle - This piece was created for a call for “Artist’s Toys” by the Rice gallery at the Albany Institute of History & Art. I created three similar, yet distinct, cycles. The work evokes my childhood love of bicycle riding and the pride associated with the streamers attached to the handlebars. Dimensions are 65” x 60” x 88”. I used steel from cow stanchions and stainless steel strips of steel for the streamers. 1987.
Cycle - This piece was created for a call for “Artist’s Toys” by the Rice gallery at the Albany Institute of History & Art. I created three similar, yet distinct, cycles. The work evokes my childhood love of bicycle riding and the pride associated with the streamers attached to the handlebars. Dimensions are 65” x 60” x 88”. I used steel from cow stanchions and stainless steel strips of steel for the streamers. 1987.
Flamingo Dancer - inspired by the fury and excitement of witnessing the movements of a Flamingo dancer. Cast stainless steel, deconstructed propane tank _ 75” x 24” X 24”. 2009
Form Factor - Inspired by the juxtaposition of geometric positive and negative spaces._ Welded steel_ 6’ x 8’ x 24” _ 1988 _ (no longer available)
Freeze Flow - This sculpture explores the dynamic contrast between the implied, organic flow of molten steel and rigid, geometric forms. A river rock is incorporated to accentuate this visual dialogue. Cast stainless & mild steel, rock. 71” x 15” x 12” . Created in 2008
Freeze Flow - This sculpture explores the dynamic contrast between the implied, organic flow of molten steel and rigid, geometric forms. A river rock is incorporated to accentuate this visual dialogue. Cast stainless & mild steel, rock. 71” x 15” x 12” . Created in 2008
Hanging Globe - The earth and the universe. Welded steel, cast stainless steel_ 4’ x 4’ x 3’_ 1979 _ (no longer available)
Infusion - My return to health, achieved through necessary and life-saving infusions, served as the inspiration for this work. aluminum rods & wire, welded steel. 10’ x 12’ x 10’.created in 2022.
Infusion - My return to health, achieved through necessary and life-saving infusions, served as the inspiration for this work. aluminum rods & wire, welded steel. 10’ x 12’ x 10’.created in 2022.
Infusion - My return to health, achieved through necessary and life-saving infusions, served as the inspiration for this work. aluminum rods & wire, welded steel. 10’ x 12’ x 10’.created in 2022.
Infusion - My return to health, achieved through necessary and life-saving infusions, served as the inspiration for this work. aluminum rods & wire, welded steel. 10’ x 12’ x 10’.created in 2022.
Monuments - Sculptures serving as a lasting reminder of former students in my Advanced Sculpture class.. Welded steel, cast clay faces. Overall 20” x 8’ x 8’. 2010
Monuments - Sculptures serving as a lasting reminder of former students in my Advanced Sculpture class.. Welded steel, cast clay faces. Overall 20” x 8’ x 8’. 2010
Monuments - Sculptures serving as a lasting reminder of former students in my Advanced Sculpture class.. Welded steel, cast clay faces. Overall 20” x 8’ x 8’. 2010
Monuments - Sculptures serving as a lasting reminder of former students in my Advanced Sculpture class.. Welded steel, cast clay faces. Overall 20” x 8’ x 8’. 2010
Mother Monument - The source or origin of the Monument series. Welded steel, stones. 8’ x 12’ x 3’. 2009
Muse Messenger - Inspired by seeking the muse. Welded steel, cast stainless steel_82” x 53” x 26”_ 1986 ( No longer available)
Otto - Inspired by my friend, Otto who has a long beard. Welded steel. 10’ x 12’ x 10’. 1989
Pandora’s Box - Inspired by Greek mythology where a vessel is opened releasing evil, while trapping hope inside.Cast stainless steel and welded steel. 64” x 15.25” x 15.25”. 1999
Reciprocation - Inspired by the mutual exchange of energy visually seen in this work. Cast stainless steel, crank shaft from a paddle boat on Rackett Lake in the Adirondacks. 6’5” x 24” x 24”. 2021.
Reciprocation - Inspired by the mutual exchange of energy visually seen in this work. Cast stainless steel, crank shaft from a paddle boat on Rackett Lake in the Adirondacks. 6’5” x 24” x 24”. 2021.
Seed Pod - Inspired by the power of seeds. Welded steel, ocean rock. 5’5” x 32” x 24”.1993.
Seed Pod - Inspired by the power of seeds. Welded steel, ocean rock. 5’5” x 32” x 24”.1993.
Shifting Planes - A formal construction influenced by positive & negative areas. Welded & painted steel. 65” x 48” x 36”. 1885
Shifting Planes - A formal construction influenced by positive & negative areas. Welded & painted steel. 65” x 48” x 36”. 1885
Stone Sentry - Created to indicate guarding an entrance. Cast stainless steel, vintage chain, stone. 78” x 14” x 11”. 2007
Stone Sentry - Created to indicate guarding an entrance. Cast stainless steel, vintage chain, stone. 78” x 14” x 11”. 2007
Stone Totem - Representing a deep spiritual connection to the land. Welded steel, stone. 12’ x 4’ x 4’. 2004 ( in a private collection)
Surge - Inspired by emulating a dramatic forward and upward movement. Cast stainless steel, stainless pipe, stones, aluminum wire. 11’8” x 8’ x 2’. 2008
Surge - Inspired by emulating a dramatic forward and upward movement. Cast stainless steel, stainless pipe, stones, aluminum wire. 11’8” x 8’ x 2’. 2008
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Surveillance - Inspired by the prevalence of monitoring methods that are part of our daily lives. As one drives by this piece, it appears to flicker like it’s taking a photo. Welded steel, stainless steel and aluminum cylinders. 7’5” x 5’ x 30.50”. 2022
Totem Spirit - Icon of soul, and essence. Welded stainless steel. 8’8” x 4’ x 4’. 1997
Totem Spirit - Icon of soul, and essence. Welded stainless steel. 8’8” x 4’ x 4’. 1997
Totem Spirit - Icon of soul, and essence. Welded stainless steel. 8’8” x 4’ x 4’.. 1997
Torrential - Inspired by the intense, violently severe effects of wind. Vintage well drilling bit, cast stainless steel, vintage tools. 84” x 34” x 34” . 2022
Unearthed - Inspired by archeology and digging up beautiful rocks. Welded steel, rock. 36” x 17” x 17”. 2021
Under the Influence - Inspired by the impairment created by alcohol and drugs. Welded steel, tin roofing. 10’ x 2’ x 3’. 1995
Under the Influence - Inspired by the impairment created by alcohol and drugs. Welded steel, tin roofing. 10’ x 2’ x 3’. 1995
Visionary Burst - Inspired by an intense surge of innovation or creative insight. Welded stainless steel. 6’ x 5’ x 8” 1987
Visionary Burst - Inspired by an intense surge of innovation or creative insight. Welded stainless steel. 6’ x 5’ x 8” 1987
Winged Figures - Inspired by a connection between earthly and heavenly realms. Welded stainless steel. Lg. - 7’ 4” x 51” x 25” small - 5’1” x 5’ x 22” 1997