The last few years has seen Douwe moving strongly into the public art arena with pieces scattered across the country. This is an area he has always felt strongly drawn to.
Golden Spike Park at Reeder Ranch
Brigham City, UT
Installation scheduled summer 2024
Cast aluminum and gold
43’x4’x4’
The first national monument to recognize the diverse peoples who helped build the transcontinental railroad or whose way of life was irrevocably impacted by the building of the railroads in the 1800’s. Standing a monumental 43 feet tall and gilded in 24 karat gold. This piece consists of 1100 feet of beautifully sculpted faces, and scenes to help convey the magnitude and complexity of the event that stitched east to west.
The Golden Spike Park at Reeder Ranch
Brigham City, UT
Installation scheduled for summer 2024
Cast aluminum and gold
43’x4’x4’
The Golden Spike Park at Reeder Ranch
Brigham City, UT
Installation scheduled for summer 2024
Cast aluminum and gold
43’x4’x4’
Unified State Lab Facility - Salt Lake City, Utah
2017
Aluminum alloy
20'x8'x13'
A monumentally-scaled, twenty foot tall face gazes questioningly skyward. The face is comprised of a lace-like metal skin; this skin is in turn formed from thousands of smaller parts, in this case metal rings of varying sizes. The face's structure reflects the science demonstrating that we are ultimately the sum of a convergence of myriads of ever-smaller elements.
Unified State Lab Facility - Salt Lake City, Utah
2017
Aluminum alloy
20'x8'x13'
Unified State Lab Facility - Salt Lake City, Utah
2017
Aluminum alloy
20'x8'x13'
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
West Des Moines, IA
2022
Stainless steel and Cor-ten steel
750’x90’x6’ tall
“Progression”, is a visionary deep-dive into interactive artwork; interacting with both the landscape and viewers. Evolving from rusting to mirror-polished stainless steel, 30 monumentally-scaled spheres flow linearly across the multi-acre site. Emanating from an un-manicured “prairie” hillside, they flow downhill across the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater seating area, jump a wall, down the lawns and out onto the surface of the adjacent lake.
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
West Des Moines, IA
2022
Stainless steel and Cor-ten steel
750’x90’x6’ tall
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
West Des Moines, IA
2022
Stainless steel and Cor-ten steel
750’x90’x6’ tall
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
West Des Moines, IA
2022
Stainless steel and Cor-ten steel
750’x90’x6’ tall
Alltech Global Headquarters
Lexington, KY
2021
Cast aluminum and stained glass
30’x6’x2”
‘Metamorphosis’ is a visionary journey into the wonders of nature. This monumentally-scaled work utilizes a fusion of rare cast aluminum with illuminated stained glass elements. Standing over two stories tall, and placed within an interior atrium, this sculpture and its installation presented numerous technical challenges, though the end result was wonderfully worth it.
Alltech Global Headquarters
Lexington, KY
2021
Cast aluminum and stained glass
30’x6’x2”
Town of Superior, CO
2019
Aluminum alloy
20’x15’x15’
In view of our culture’s current climate, I felt powerfully motivated the create an artwork communicating a powerful and positive message about the true meaning of “community”. Painstakingly fabricated from thousands of sculpted aluminum alloy rings, each ethereal figure is a beautiful and unique individual artwork, yet when joined together create an even greater and more stable image by their unity.
Town of Superior, CO
2019
Aluminum alloy
20’x15’x15’
Town of Superior, CO
2019
Aluminum alloy
20’x15’x15’
Reflection Garden, City of Aurora Municipal Center
Aurora, Colorado
2018
Aluminum/magnesium alloy and poly-carbonate
25’x450’x450’
Representing each victim of the Aurora theater shooting tragedy, 83 stylized cranes infuse the two acre site, converging from all points of the compass upon a central flight of translucent birds soaring skyward over 25’ tall.
Reflection Garden, City of Aurora Municipal Center
Aurora, Colorado
2018
Aluminum/magnesium alloy and poly-carbonate
25’x450’x450’
Reflection Garden, City of Aurora Municipal Center
Aurora, Colorado
2018
Aluminum/magnesium alloy and poly-carbonate
25’x450’x450’
Alumni Park - University of Wisconsin
2017
Illuminated stained glass, bronze and stainless steel
9'x8'x8'
A cutting-edge, seamless fusion of illuminated stained glass, bronze and stainless steel create the life-and-a-half scale image of the beloved mascot of the University of Wisconsin. Pensively overlooking the lake shore in the new "Alumni Park", this piece was intentionally designed to encourage interaction and exploration.
Alumni Park - University of Wisconsin
2017
Illuminated stained glass, bronze and stainless steel
9'x8'x8'
Alumni Park - University of Wisconsin
2017
Illuminated stained glass, bronze and stainless steel
9'x8'x8'
Fond du Lac, WI
2016
Bronze, stainless steel & aluminum alloy
20’x10’x10’
This soaring abstract sculpture communicates the power of cooperation in diversity of gifts and strengths. Sculpted using a unique combination of cast stainless steel, bronze and cast aluminum this monumental sculpture hides a great amount of internal and sub-ground engineering as it soars 2- feet skyward.
Fond du Lac, WI
2016
Bronze, stainless steel & aluminum alloy
20’x10’x10’
Ground Zero, New York City
Bronze
16' tall
The Nation's first major monument to honor America's Special Operations response to 9/11, "De Oppresso Liber" (motto, U.S. Army Special Forces meaning, "liberate the oppressed") casts an eternally vigilant eye on the hallowed ground zero site. This piece represents American Green Berets riding into combat on horseback in Afghanistan in 2002, the first Americans to do so in over fifty years. The culmination of almost a decade of research, the sculpture was created in close cooperation with the actual "horse soldiers" and U.S. Special Operations command.
Ground Zero, New York City
Bronze
16' tall
Central Nebraska Veterans Home
Kearny, Nebraska
2019
Bronze and stainless steel
10’x11’x8’
Dedicated on Veterans Day, 2019, “Reflections of Service” is a visionary tribute to both service of country as well as the power of memories past experiences. utilizing ground-breaking “Reflections” images of bronze and stainless steel, this work was intended to elevate the artistic vision of the typical veterans thereby encouraging deeper engagement and serious introspection.
Fire Station 12
Raleigh, NC
2019
Stainless steel and aluminum
12’ x 8.5’ x 14’
Gracing the front of a fire station, “The Iron Roof” is an abstract representation of the protective/sheltering role the fire department plays in the community. Held in place by a web of cables representing the numerous supports that keep the fire department operations, the massive rusted iron roof serves as a shield held in place by the community which it serves. The three sculptural elements subtly form an abstracted fireman’s helmet when viewed from a distance.
Fire Station 12
Raleigh, NC
2019
Stainless steel and aluminum
12’ x 8.5’ x 14’
Adams County Government Center - Brighton, CO.
2015
Cast recycled aluminum/magnesium aerospace alloy
150’x30’x6’
“Echoes of the Range” is a groundbreaking contemporary artwork which breaks the traditional boundaries between inner and outer environments. A life-sized herd of stylized horses peacefully meanders across the outer courtyard, through the glass and into the lobby of this state of the art government center. This is a highly interactive installation as it invites exploration as viewers intermix with the work itself.
Adams County Government Center - Brighton, CO.
2015
Cast recycled aluminum/magnesium aerospace alloy
150’x30’x6’
Adams County Government Center - Brighton, CO.
2015
Cast recycled aluminum/magnesium aerospace alloy
150’x30’x6’
Lake Eola, Orlando, Florida
2013
16' tall 40' long
This ground-breaking installation defies gravity while infusing the viewer with a reaffirming message of hope and beauty.
*Photograph by Matt Sokoloff
Star K Ranch home to the Morrison Nature Center
City of Aurora, CO. Art in Public Places
Thirteen life-size horses gallop through the center of this popular nature center in the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. These silhouettes are constructed of weathering and stainless steel. This has been an extremely well received installation that encompasses the entire area. The power, movement and energy have to be experienced to be believed.
Star K Ranch home to the Morrison Nature Center
City of Aurora, CO.
Star K Ranch home to the Morrison Nature Center
City of Aurora, CO.
Bridgeport Marketplace,
Valencia CA
2008
Aluminum
17’x22’x15’
This piece was unveiled in Los Angeles in 2008; 65 cast aluminum birds, each over 5 feet in wingspan rise from the lake surface to over 17 feet in the air. This piece was a unique engineering challenge, and has proved extremely popular.
Bridgeport Marketplace,
Valencia CA.
Main Library - Clearwater, FL.
2016
Poly-carbonate and aluminum
14'x10'x18'
A fusion of metal and color - sinuous trunk combined with translucent vibrant leaf canopy to produce a contemporary art, modern art vision.
City entryway, Summit, New Jersey
2013
Stainless steel
Standing thirteen feet tall and constructed entirely of stainless steel, each of the seven hundred leaves is individually mounted on spring steel stems endowing this piece with a kinetic quality anytime the wind blows.
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial - A National Tribute is a groundbreaking tribute to the heroes who have served this nation throughout its history. This world-class monument consists of 18, 7 1/2 foot tall figures within an architecturally striking landscape.
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, Nevada
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial - A National Tribute is a groundbreaking tribute to the heroes who have served this nation throughout its history. This world-class monument consists of 18, 7 1/2 foot tall figures within an architecturally striking landscape.
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, Nevada
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, Nevada
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial - A National Tribute is a groundbreaking tribute to the heroes who have served this nation throughout its history. This world-class monument consists of 18, 7 1/2 foot tall figures within an architecturally striking landscape.
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial - A National Tribute is a groundbreaking tribute to the heroes who have served this nation throughout its history. This world-class monument consists of 18, 7 1/2 foot tall figures within an architecturally striking landscape.
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Grant Sawyer State Building - Las Vegas, NV.
125% life size
Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion
Kentucky Expo Center, front entrance of Freedom Hall
2005
Bronze
115% life size
This piece was sculpted after the subjects’ death from photographs. During the unveiling ceremony his adult daughters were brought to tears by the striking resemblance to their father.
Kentucky Expo Center, front entrance of Freedom Hall
Monument size to be life-and-three-quarters
2005
Bronze
One-third life size 24"
This highly emotional piece utilizes an extremely detailed representational style. Highly researched and extremely powerful, the life-and-three-quarters scale version will be placed at the Picatinny U.S. Army arsenal.
Aurora, Colorado
2016
Aluminum and enamel
3'x35'
Installed in December 2016 as part of "Art-N-Transit" in Aurora, Colorado during an interlude of unusually warm weather. This visually engaging bas-relief portrays some of the fascinating heritage of the area and more specifically, the High-Line Canal; the piece aims to “bridge the canal with art” by creating a linear journey to be enjoyed while moving, as well as communicate the importance of water to the area.
The Gene and Nadine Spragens Memorial
Centre Square Arts & Culture Center, Lebanon, KY
2009
Aluminum
Gracing the new performing arts center in Lebanon, KY, this 15' tall piece embodies the spirit of music. Based on two opposing spirals, this all aluminum piece defies gravity as the music rises into the air.
Side Creek Park
City of Aurora, CO. Art in Public Places
2009
Spreading throughout the park, I consider this one piece. Three large soaring flights placed along the perimeter walkway are visually connected by six individual birds soaring over the adjacent wetlands.
Side Creek Park
City of Aurora, CO.
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington, Kentucky
2011
Cast aluminum/magnesium alloy
17'x18'x18'
Unveiled on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy, 49 stylized birds spiral heavenward creating an image both healing and artistic. Representing each soul set free that day, each of the 49 birds holds a stainless steel canister containing mementos placed within by family or friends.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Private Collector
Edition of 10
Life size 9'x3'x3'
Bronze
This larger-than-life black panther was a site-specific piece for this garden pond. The treatment chosen was a blend I can best describe as “stylistic realism”. I felt the power and sinuous movement of this animal would be lost by using too realistic a style. All the muscles and planes were stylized and smoothed to help accentuate the “flow” of this cat.
Prices and availability on request.
Davidson Town Hall – Davidson, NC.
2015
Bronze, aluminum and stainless steel
15’x12’x10’
“Dance of Life” is fascinating both artistically and technically. Using powerful imagery and movement, this piece is intended as an unabashed celebration of life. Utilizing contrasting materials and textures, “Dance of Life” was a technical challenge due to the cantilevered design requiring massive internal structures. This piece is a refreshingly optimistic work of abstraction that has engaged a wide and diverse audience.
2011
Salt Lake City, Utah
18x10x10
Commissioned by: City Creek Reserve, Inc.
A “walk-through” artwork in an entryway corridor; this piece is a dynamic, almost living entity; multiple flights of varying species of stylized bird sculptures winging their way into, through and encompassing the entire area with an energy and intensity similar to water rushing through a chasm.
April 2011
Commissioned by: Grace Fellowship Church, Florence KY.
Aluminum plate and polyester resin
Created specifically for this site, this monumentally scaled suspended piece seems to defy gravity as it hovers over the stage. A complex interior lighting system dramatically refracts light upon backdrop wall. This concept was intended to convey many layers of meaning through the symbiosis of sculpture and light. Created from aluminum clad in sculpted layers of polyester resin and faux-painted bronze, this piece is substantially lighter than a true bronze version would be, and is hence, more suitable for suspension.
Mills Peninsula Health Services, Burlingame, California
25’x900’x50’
The overarching theme is a wildly exuberant expression of hope, freedom and joy. This artwork radiates, exudes and shouts uplifting energy from every facet and angle. This piece is so uniquely interactive that even when viewed repeatedly, it will be experienced differently and more deeply each time.
Frazier History Museum
Louisville, KY
Bronze - Edition of 7
48" tall
This ambitious piece required over three years to complete. A 12th centruy mounted Samurai is portrayed with incredible attention to detail and historical fidelity. Perched on a wind-whipped mountainside, the archer prepares to loose a signaling arrow into the abyss below. Because of the amount of work involved to create each piece, only seven castings will ever be produced, each one utilizing a different yet authentic color scheme. Prices and availability on request.
Frazier History Museum
Louisville, KY