ATELIER MICHAEL BAKER
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After over 30 years as a metal sculptor, I have turned my attention to creating artwork incorporating a wide variety of mixed media materials. I have always been drawn to experimentation and exploration and I wanted to use a material that was versatile.
I have found that simple everyday materials can be recycled and used to create a sophisticated piece of art. Textures that are created by the material gives the viewer an art piece that is not only beautiful but draws them into the many and varied textures within.
I have found beauty in work that allows and even encourages imperfections by using materials that have been used exclusive of their original purpose. The freedom from perfection allows an unwavering exploration of creativity.
For those interested in my past sculptural works, please view my other website: artistsculptor.wixsite.com/michaelbaker1
RESUME
Michael Baker, sculptor
Guadalajara, Jasilco, Mexico
Selected Corporate and University Collections
Greenville, South Carolina
Liberty Property Trust
Maywood, Illinois
Loyola University Medical Center
Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Wells Fargo, Corporate Offices
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gerry Lenfest/ Mercersburg Academy
Huntersville, North Carolina
Presbyterian Hospital
Blacksburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
"Cirque" Hanover Company
Botkins, Ohio
Botkins Community Park
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Hub City Park
Salisbury, North Carolina
East Fisher Street Plaza
Belleville, Illinois
Belleville Public Square
Hyattsville, Maryland
Arts District Hyattsville
Alliance, Ohio
Mount Union College
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ronald McDonald Sculpture Garden
Sculpture purchased for inclusion in Robert Downey Jr. movie
"Iron Man 3"
Selected Private Collections
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Collins, Westport Connecticut
Mr. & Mrs. Gary LeBoss, Miami, Florida
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Schiffman, Naples, Florida
Dr. & Mrs. Morton Galina, Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold Post, Bethesda, Maryland
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Weber, Worcester, Pennsylvania
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Busel, Boca Raton, Florida
Mr. & Mrs. Champ Covington, Greenville, South Carolina
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Lenfest, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Birnbaum, Chicago, Illinois
Kelly Miles & Mandy Smith, Gainesville, Georgia
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Bloch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Nancy Portugal, Northbrook, Illinois
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Van Cleave, Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. & Mrs. James Becher, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Ms. Suzi Trout, Chicago, Illinois
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Sweeny, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. & Mrs. Fred Kiekhaefer, Madison Wisconsin
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Gautier, Alexandria, Virginia
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Gibbs, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Norvell, Salisbury, North Carolina
Ted & Christine Stark, Alexandria, Virginia
Education and Training
Apprenticeship with George Tate, Denver, Colorado
Welding Program, Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, Colorado
Urbana College, Urbana, Ohio