Glenn Stephen Elvig

I knew what I wanted to do by age 5. By age 27 I was doing it. I have had the good fortune to explore and create stuff. Silly to serious. Small to large. I have worked primarily in wood and aluminum. Glass has been involved in projects as well. I have been drawn to clean and hard edge work. My work is most often inspired by life images … architectural details … cracks in concrete … wave patterns in grass and grains … water … trees … animals … people … signs … music … written word … alphabets and symbols. I hope to always honor the inspiration I have received from artists such as Carolyn Vosburg Hall, Ellsworth Kelly, and Claes Oldenburg. My hope is that my work conveys the joy and fascination and gratitude that I find in this world.

I have to admit that I love tools … including my brain and my hands. It is my hope that I use  them well. From table saws to bandsaws to routers to welders and plasma cutters to paint brushes and rollers … I try to find the tools that help make what I want to make. I am happy to say that the number 2 pencil is still my favorite tool! I have chosen wood and aluminum to create with as they have size and strength that allows me infinite possibilities. Of late … I have been using the wonderful and vast palette of paints that are available to color my work. Gratitude!!!!!

My current work is exploring shapes and colors. I use wood for interior pieces and powder coated aluminum for exterior pieces. I start with a maquette to establish perspective, proportions, and color. I am currently preparing for a gallery show that explores these shapes and colors. Small pieces will be 36” in height and large pieces will be in the 12’ range. Many of the pieces explore the “exclamation point”… inspired by my sense of joy and enthusiasm to be able to have a life that let’s me explore!
I am also working a series that explores natural things … animals … trees … feathers … cloud shapes. My pieces have become larger of late … I am thinking that my 3 Great Dane rescue roommates may have increased my perspective on size.
My hope is that people who view my work will find a curiosity and a joy and a connection.