Iguana Galleries

After thirty years of sculpting figurative work in ceramic clay, Bajorek became intrigued by a totally new artistic challenge: creating large, three dimensional wood assemblages from recycled industrial patterns. The story of how the artist was inspired to make these utilitarian patterns into the lively works of art they are today is fascinating and steeped in family history.

 

Bajorek recounts, “As a sculptor, I am drawn to interesting shapes and materials. When I visited my father and brother’s patternmaking (also called modelmaking) business, I was fascinated with the forms they made for various manufactured objects, such as rocket and airplane parts, lamp bases, kitchen pots, auto engines, anything made of cast metal. Several years ago I noticed the growing pile of wood patterns that were discarded after being returned from the foundry where they had been used to make metal castings. I decided that I could recycle these interesting discarded wood shapes and make them into sculptures.”

 

Equal parts abstract painting and colorful wall sculpture, Bajorek’s wooden wall assemblages are sure to add character to any room!