WALL SCULPTURE
The wall is not neutral. Wager treats it as a collaborator -- shadow, depth, and relief become part of the work. These pieces exist in the space between painting and sculpture, belonging fully to neither.
Essence - Inspired by agrarian tools (seeder, blades) and the cast stainless steel center form - visualizing all things essential to enrich human life. Spirit, soul, food and abundant love. Wall relief sculpture measuring 15’ x 13” x 1’.Welded steel, saw blades, cast stainless steel, parts from a vintage seeder/planting machine. Created in 1989.
1984 AD - Inspired by kite flying._ welded steel_ 44” x 60” x 6” _1984.
Against the Edge - Inspired by vintage tools. Steel, glass, rubber, vintage tools. Wall relief measuring 9.5” x 8” x 2.5”. 2014
Allegory - Inspired by telling a story by layering unique objects in a vertical format indicating sky, earth and underground. Saw blades, bronze, steel, miscellaneous steel objects. 29’ x 7” x 4.” 1989
Ascend - Inspired by the ladder - like steel form. Steel, brass, cast stainless steel 6” x 8” x 6” 2015
Attack - Feeling assaulted by current events. 20” x 23” x 6”. Plasma cut steel, wood, vintage tv tubes, sanding disc pads, brass, McCann daughter pin, cast steel. 2026 20” x 23” x 6”. 2026
Attack - Feeling assaulted by current events. 20” x 23” x 6”. Plasma cut steel, wood, vintage tv tubes, sanding disc pads, brass, McCann daughter pin, cast steel. 2026 20” x 23” x 6”. 2026
Badge - A three dimensional interpretation of a family crest. Cast and patina stainless and welded steel. 12’ x 10” x 3.5” 1978
Baroque Response - Influenced by baroque architecture and music. Welded steel. 4’ x 3’ x 8”_ 1978
Bronze Horizon - A minimalist interpretation of a landscape horizon line. Bronze casting. 7.25” x 5.75” x 1” 1978
Bronze Landscape - Landscape Inspired. Cast Bronze_ 10” x 24” x 3”_ 1978_(no longer available)
Cadence - This work was inspired by the energy and rhythm of music. Steel discs, cast bronze, wood. 10” x 19.75” x 3”. 2016
Celestial Glare - Inspired by the sun and moon's intense visual impact. Welded steel, brass, cast stainless steel. 1989
Center Line - Symmetrically inspired. welded steel. 16” x 14” x 3” 1988 (no longer available)
Center Void -Thinking about space relationships. welded steel. 18” x 10” x 3”. 1978 (no longer available)
Choices - Inspired by a roulette wheel, this piece incorporates vintage hay rake tines, which were originally utilized to aerate hay prior to baling. Farmers always take a chance with the weather before haying. Welded steel, rake tines, galvanized steel, cutter bar blades,cast stainless steel. 57” x 37” x 6” 1994
Co-Joined - Inspired by the process of two major entities converging, resulting in a permanent link and the creation of two new, distinct entities. Wood pattern pieces, aluminum wire, rocks, cast stainless steel. 16” x 40” x 7”. 2016 (in a private collection)
Conjure - Inspired by the idea that books, and photographs often bring to mind memories that are forever attached to us. Brass safety pin, rusty steel, silica ore, steel. 14.5” x 9” x 1.5”. 2014 (in a private collection)
Copper Line -A song by James Taylor served as the inspiration for this piece. Plasma cut copper, auto windshield glass. 28” x 18” x 3”. 2012 ( in a private collection)
Crosscut - Inspired by the idea of going against the grain. Cast and welded stainless steel. 21” x 24” x 6”. 1989
Crosscut - Inspired by the idea of going against the grain. Cast and welded stainless steel. 21” x 24” x 6”. 1989
Crossover - Inspired by the idea of transition or shifting from one form to another. Wood pattern pieces, curved wrench, cast stainless steel. 48 ‘ x 12.5” x 6”. 2022
Cutting Edge- Formally inspired by movement. Welded steel, brass wire, cast stainless steel. 43” x 12” x 10”. 1989 (no longer available)
Detached - Inspired by the act of separating but remaining visually connected. cast stainless steel, industrial springs, cutter bar blades. 29” x 59” x 5”. 1995
Devices of Penetration - The work draws inspiration from the diverse array of agricultural tools essential for cultivating the land and processing its yields. Pitch forks, vintage saw blades, welded steel, cast stainless. 6’4” x 3’3” x12”. 1993.
Disconnect - Inspired by the idea of breaking or severing a connection. Copper, cast aluminum, heating element, oven heating elements. 29” x 59” x 5”. 2006. ( in a private collection)
Eagle Cliff - Nature inspired. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 30” x 27” x 10”. 1985
Elmer - Inspired by the image of Professor Lawson. Vintage pipe cutter, wood pattern pieces, cast stainless steel. 47” x 17” x17”. 1999
Empty - Inspired by the idea of discharge or loss. Cast stainless steel, mild steel. 26” x 8” x 3”. 2006
Eruption - Inspired by the idea of a sudden, violent outburst, or explosion. 5’5” x 4’ x 5”. Cast & welded stainless steel. 1989
Eternal - Inspired by the idea of something having no beginning or end, and lasting forever. Copper, cast stainless steel. 2019. (in a private collection)
Eternal - Inspired by the idea of something having no beginning or end, and lasting forever. Copper, cast stainless steel. 2019. (in a private collection)
Evidence - Inspired by the idea of finding clues with what is left remaining. Vintage chain & wrench, cast stainless steel. 49’ x 30” x5”. 1993
Extruding Sequence - This work is inspired by using formal elements in its composition to create diagonal contrasts. Cast stainless and welded steel. 13.5” x 18’ x 4.5”. 1989
Extrusion- This work uses biomorphic forms against geometric forms to create a sense of movement. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, pitchfork. 8’7” x 32” x 9”. 1993
Extrusion- This work uses biomorphic forms against geometric forms to create a sense of movement. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, pitchfork. 8’7” x 32” x 9”. 1993
Fault Line - Inspired by a weakness or deep division in a system. Welded and cast stainless steel. 5’6” x 4’ x 5”. 1989. (no longer available)
Final Distribution - The metal ladle inspired the composition of this piece. Inspired by food pantries that feed those in need. Metal ladle, cutter bar blades, steel, cast stainless steel. 3’6” x 4’ x6” 1995
Final Distribution - The metal ladle inspired the composition of this piece. Inspired by food pantries that feed those in need. Metal ladle, cutter bar blades, steel, cast stainless steel. 3’6” x 4’ x6” 1995
Final Vision / Anna - The bronze image in this piece is a casting I created of my great Aunt Anna. In her final years, she became a prisoner of her arthritic ridden body. She had a long creative life making beautiful tattings which adorned numerous cloth items. She had a grateful, most alert mind well into her 90’s. Welded steel, cast bronze, cast stainless steel. 27” x 17.25’ x 5”. 1985
Final Vision / Anna - The bronze image in this piece is a casting I created of my great Aunt Anna. In her final years, she became a prisoner of her arthritic ridden body. She had a long creative life making beautiful tattings which adorned numerous cloth items. She had a grateful, most alert mind well into her 90’s. Welded steel, cast bronze, cast stainless steel. 27” x 17.25’ x 5”. 1985
Final Vision / Anna - The bronze image in this piece is a casting I created of my great Aunt Anna. In her final years, she became a prisoner of her arthritic ridden body. She had a long creative life making beautiful tattings which adorned numerous cloth items. She had a grateful, most alert mind well into her 90’s. Welded steel, cast bronze, cast stainless steel. 27” x 17.25’ x 5”. 1985
Flux - Inspired by the potential fluctuation, transition and mutation of metal materials. Cast stainless and welded steel. 30” x 17.5” x 17.5”. 2015
Fragment - Created to appear like a segment or portion of a larger component. Steel, copper, cast stainless steel. 15” x 13” x 3.25” 2018. (in a private collection)
Harvest - Inspired by the gathering of mature crops or the yield of a lifetime of accumulated friends. Cast stainless steel, welded steel. 39” x 54” x 14”. 1995 (in a private collection)
Heavenly - Inspired by the wing-like pieces of steel that appear angelic. Welded and cast stainless steel, mild steel. 32’ x 36” x 5”. 1993
Hi Back - Inspired by one of my drawings. Cast Bronze. 10” x 5” x 2”. 1979
Homage to the Dead and Dying Elm - The road I live on served as the inspiration for this piece, it was once bordered by magnificent Elm trees until the Dutch Elm blight began to destroy them. Cast Bronze. 10.5” x 9” 2”. 1979
Horizontal Flame-Scape - Inspired by fire. Welded steel, plasma cut aluminum - 15” x 7’ x 6”. 1999
Horizontal Flame-Scape - Inspired by fire. Welded steel, plasma cut aluminum - 15” x 7’ x 6”. 1999
Innermost - Inspired by the absolute center or deepest level of a structure. Cast stainless steel, industrial brushes, welded steel. 5’5” x 40’ x 6”. 1993
Internal Bind - Embracing or wrapping around an internal form. Welded steel, industrial coil. 65” x 14” x 8”. 1990.
Line Up - Inspired by what’s next. This work is in the collection of the State University of New York at Albany. Welded steel. 12” x 10” x2”. 1979
Measured Control - Inspired by stress and trying to keep it under control. Stainless steel, strength measuring tool. 39’ x 30” x 6.5” 1989. (in a private collection)
Melt Shop Aftermath - Inspired by the ability to directly control the casting process. Cast stainless steel, industrial chain, chisel, collar. 6’ x 15” x 6” 2020
Meltdown Aftermath - Inspired by the 3-mile Island nuclear meltdown accident on March 28,1979. 36” x 8” x 2.5”. 1979 (no longer available)
Meltdown Aftermath - Inspired by the 3-mile Island nuclear meltdown accident on March 28,1979. 36” x 8” x 2.5”. 1979 (no longer available)
Meltdown Aftermath - Inspired by the 3-mile Island nuclear meltdown accident on March 28,1979. 36” x 8” x 2.5”. 1979 (no longer available)
Memories - Inspired by one’s memories. Cast stainless steel, welded steel. 42” x 47’ x 5”. 1999 ( in a private collection)
Mosaic Landscape - Inspired by man’s influence on the environment. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, oil cans, vintage tobacco can, chains. 12 - 12” x 12” panels, overall 72’ x 60’ x 10”. 1989
Motive - Inspired by the concept of a motif in art. Copper, steel, cast stainless steel. 25” x 16’ x 1”. 2006.
Natural Affair - Inspired by objects that genuinely work together. Welded steel, heating pads from laundry industry, paint pallet holders, cast stainless steel. 24’ x 49’ x 7”. 2006
Natural Process - Inspired by the products being produced without chemical additives. Welded steel, drift wood, vintage cans. 31” x 7” x 7”. 2006
Navigator - Inspired by looking for direction. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 21” x 21” x 6”. 1995
Nightscape - inspired by the night sky. Welded steel. 10” x 10” x 2.5”. 1999.
Ophidian Nightmare - Inspired by a fear of snakes. Welded steel. 34.25” x 8.25” x 3.50”. 1984. (in a corporate collection)
Opposition - Inspired by the inclination to resist. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 50’ x 44” x 8”. 1984.
Otto - Inspired by Otto, a farmer who allowed me to cut up abandoned agricultural scrap steel from his land. 84” x 48” x 12”. 1990.
Out of Line - Inspired by one who doesn’t always follow the rules. Welded stainless steel. 30” x 30” x 5”. 1990
Persuasive Hold - Formal juxtaposition of various objects depicting a forceful influence on the interior space. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, stove pipe liner. 25” x 11” x 5” 2018.
Persuasive Hold - Formal juxtaposition of various objects depicting a forceful influence on the interior space. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, stove pipe liner. 25” x 11” x 5” 2018.
Plate Shift Divide - Inspired by the shifting plates of the earth. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 44’ x 17” x 4”. 1995.
Plate Shift - Inspired by the shifting plates of the earth. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 22” x 16.5” x 4” 1994
Pleated Plans - Composition inspired by the vintage pleating tool welded into this piece. Plow disc, pleating tool, cast stainless steel, welded steel. 18” x 18” x 6”. 1995
Push Button - Inspired by my first car which was a push button Chrysler. This piece represented the USA in a small sculpture exhibition in Budapest, Hungary. Welded steel, cast stainless steel. 1978
Refrain Release - Inspired by holding back then letting go. Welded steel.15.75” x 13.5” x 3.5” 1990.
Reveal - Inspired by the uncovering of earth’s natural resources. Welded steel, silica ore. 14.5” x 8’ x 3”. 2018
Screaming Trails - Inspired by the lasting effects of a revelation. Welded stainless steel, aluminum wire. 21” x 21” x 5”. 1989 (in a private collection)
Screaming Trails - Inspired by the lasting effects of a revelation. Welded stainless steel, aluminum wire. 21” x 21” x 5”. 1989 (in a private collection)
Sever - Inspired by the large industrial scissors seen in this piece. Welded steel, wood,cast stainless steel, vintage, industrial scissors. 37” x 13’ x 3” 2008
Shower Optics - Inspired by showering. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, copper wires. 42” x 48” x 27”. 1982 (in a private collection)
Side Slice - Inspired by a figure drawing I created. Cast bronze. 5.5” x 3.75’ x 1”. 1978
Spiritual Visitant - Inspired by the idea of a supernatural visitor or entity from the spirit world. 96’ x 32” x 16”. 1993
Stages - Inspired by stages of development. Four welded steel plates. 12” x 12” x 2”. 2025
Steel Portrait - A portrait. Welded steel.48” x 30” x 4”. 1988
Stone Nucleus - Inspired by rocks collected at the ocean. Welded steel, saw blades, rocks, antlers. 7’ x 38” x 9”. 2008
Stuffed - Inspired by my favorite vest. Styrofoam, paint, copper, metal filings. 35” x 19” x 4” 1999
Subjective Encounter - Inspired by encounters based on or influenced by personal feelings or emotions. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, wood patterns, bronze, vintage clock cabinet. 3 piece wall sculpture. 3’ x 4’ x12” 1990.
Thermal Evidence - Inspired by those objects that generate energy. Vintage tin panel, light with mirror, cast stainless steel, machine parts, copper, brass, energy use gauge. 28” x 15.5” x 12”. 2019.
Three Layers Down - Inspired by earth’s layers. This was the first sculpture that I welded. Cast stainless steel & welded steel.19” x 12.5” x 4”. 1978
Time Worn - Inspired by the resilient nature of bones and tin roofing when left to weather. Cow bones, tin roofing material. 44’ x 30” x 7”. 1986
Simple Gifts, (top) Remnants - (bottom) area shows 6 panels highlighting fragments of steel. Top view- Simple Gifts is an assemblage of gift boxes with natural items inside. All these pieces aimto draw attention to often overlooked items. Top: Simple Gifts - 10” x 30” x 3.25”. 2010. Bottom- Remnants- 6 framed steel small compositions. 12” x 6” x 2” each. 1999.
Transmit - Inspired by the spread of infection during the covid outbreak of 2020. Repurposed muffler pipes, cast stainless steel, welded steel. (from the Covid series) 25” x 7” x 3.5” 2020.
Treescape - Inspired by my love of trees and their root systems. Welded steel. Cast stainless steel. 8.5” x 15.5” x 4”. 1978
Unhinged - Inspired by the idea of being attached but disconnected. Drift wood, wood patterns, barn door hinges, stones, steel. 30’ x 48’ x 15”. 1999
Untitled with Bronze Rod - Formal composition. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, bronze. 21.5” x21.25” x 4.5”. 1979 (no longer available)
Untitled with Bronze Rod - Formal composition. Welded steel, cast stainless steel, bronze. 21.5” x21.25” x 4.5”. 1979 (no longer available)
Vertical Verge - Juxtaposing positive & negative spaces. Welded steel.10’ x 4’ x 1’ 1989 (no longer available)
Wall Brayer - Inspired by the vintage brayer used in printmaking. Copper, stainless wire, plasma cut steel, vintage bayer, shale rock.
Visionary Burst - Inspired by the intense, sudden explosion of an idea. Welded stainless steel. 6’ x 5’ x 14” 1989
Wall Javelin - Inspired by spears used as a weapon of war or hunting. Plasma cut steel. 42’ x 3’ x 1”. 2020
Wall Sushi - Inspired by neatly organized food creations. Wood, vintage thread spools, chop sticks, pebbles, cardboard, cast stainless steel, wood bowls. 20” x 24” x 6.25”. 2020
Western Landscape - Inspired by the colors of western landscape. Welded steel, cast stainless. This was one of three pieces sent to Budapest, Hungary to represent the United States. 5” x 7” x 2”. 1978
Windscape - Inspired by the force of wind on land and water. Cast stainless steel, welded steel. 21.5” x 22” x 5.5” 1981. (in a private collection)
Winged Figure II - Inspired by the symbolism of wings representing freedom, speed, diversity, and the soul’s journey. 16” x 14” x 3”. 1980. (in a private collection)
Winged Figure I - Inspired by the symbolism of wings representing freedom, speed, diversity, and the soul’s journey. This piece represented the United States in Budapest, Hungary. 8” x 7” x 2 ¾” 1978.