Vertical Refraction
Eide Baily
Artist Statement:
Pedersen’s are a father/son collaborative team who create welded constructions in relief and free-standing form. The combinations of steel, brass, and copper are used in most designs. The earthy colors and textures are achieved through welding, cutting, grinding and heat-treating these materials. The finished artwork illustrates their combined passion for the outdoor environment as an artistic selection of these elements with a stylized approach that is related to various interpretations of the modern landscape.
About James Pedersen & Ryan Pedersen
James Pedersen received his MFA from the University of Minnesota. He had a successful career teaching Art in Bloomington, Minnesota for over 35 years. He has been producing artwork since 1969 Working primarily in mild steel. Ryan Pedersen studied Fine Art and Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University and completed his Art degree from Minnesota State, Mankato and MED through the University of St. Marys. Over 30 years working together as a productive partnership. Today the collaboration continues as he enters his 26th year as his father’s successor teaching Art in Bloomington. This interactive and collaborative partnership has provided many new opportunities, approaches and designs.