Rod Kagan:
North Fork Iron Works
Exhibition Statement
North Fork Iron Works derives its name from its proximity to the North Fork of the Wood River in the mountains of south-central Idaho. It is the home and studio of sculptor Rod Kagan where he fabricates sheets of steel and bronze into elegant abstract forms.
Since 1973, Kagan has tenaciously pursued his art with a tremendous sense of dedication. His work has progressed in a logical and consistent manner winning him accolades from all segments of the art world. In 1984, he received a prestigious Visual Artist Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in recognition of the quality of his work. He has also received several public and private commissions and his work is found in numerous major art collections.
This exhibition features three segments of Kagan’s work. The maquettes (small sculpture pieces) are studies and models for the large monumental pieces that are his forte. These sculptures demonstrate the broad range of Kagan’ s work and document the consistent quality of his design.
The large vertical totems and columns evoke associations with Native American art and the classical orders of ancient Greece. Careful contemplation of these pieces reveals Kagan’s sense of formal harmony. The relationship of geometric forms, surface texture, color, and precise craftsmanship creates art works that are dignified, pleasing to the senses, and challenging to the intellect.
The Schneider Museum of Art is proud to present this exhibition of Rod Kagan’s recent artistic efforts at the North Fork Iron Works.
Artist Bio
Rod Kagan was born March 25th 1940 in New Jersey. In his early 30s he became a full-time sculptor living and working in Ketchum, Idaho. He specialized in welded sculptures that often resemble totem poles, his most recognizable works being these larger pieces. Kagan died December 14th, 2010 in Idaho.
Artist
Rod Kagan
