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2013: Lotus – by Terrence Karpowicz

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2013: Lotus – by Terrence Karpowicz

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Metal Lotus – by Terrence Karpowicz

Installed: Sep 25, 2013.

Location: 360 W. Hubbard Street.

Commissioned by the Habitat Company in conjunction with Hubbard Place Development

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Installation of Lotus

Installation of Lotus

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On a beautiful autumn day, Set 25, 2013, Lotus was installed at 360 W. Hubbard Street. Vector Fabricating was closely involved with the installation process. For installation images.. . click here..

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Here is a photo Documentation of the different Stages of fabrication of Lotus..

Fabrication of Metal Lotus – by Terry Karpowicz

August, 2013

Assembly of 8" Pipe Sections - Derick Malkemus

Assembly of 8″ Pipe Sections – Derick Malkemus

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July 2013

Fitting the 12" Pipes - Derick Malkemus

Fitting the 12″ Pipes – Derick Malkemus

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June 2013

Fitting the Sections - Barry Hehemann & Derick Malkemus

Fitting the Sections – Barry Hehemann & Derick Malkemus

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June 2013

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April 2013
Steel Pipes being Rolled at Chicago Metal Rolled Products [CMRP].. click here..

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March 2013

3-D rendering by Seth Goddard

3-D rendering by Seth Goddard

 

3-D rendering by Seth Goddard

3-D rendering by Seth Goddard

3-D rendering by Seth Goddard

Rendering by Ceyda Akosman [March 2013]

2013: Installation of Maquette of Keplies – by Andy Scott

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2012: Maquette of Kelpies by Andy Scott

Installation of Kelpies from Museum Campus

Keplies are 100-foot high horse-head sculptures by Andy Scott,  located within The Helix park, Falkirk, situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland. Completed in 2014, these are the World’s Largest Equine Sculptures. Fabricated by SH Structures,

The sculpture is inspired by the cultural heritage of the Clydesdale horses, drought horses which worked hard to help people along the canals and on the land.

The 10-foot tall scale model of Kelpies, fabricated by Andy Scott, were temporarily exhibited  in theMuseum Campus,  Chicago, from October 2012 to August, 2013. It was part of The 23rd International Sculpture Conference [ISC] held in Chicago in October 2012. 

From Chicago, the scale model of Kelpies were moved to the Purdue, North Central [PNC] campus, where they were exhibited till mid-March, as part of the PNC 15th Odyssey Sculpture Exhibition in 2013.

Vector team worked in the process of installation of Kelpies . These were also stored in Vector yard, till they were moved to PNC campus.

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Andy Scott website..

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2014: Kelpies - by Andy Scott / Helix Park, Falkirk, Scotland

2014: Kelpies – by Andy Scott / Helix Park, Falkirk, Scotland

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Above image shows the full scale version of Kelpies, 100-foot high, completed in 2014 and located in Helix Park, Falkirk, Scotland. 

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The image below shows the scale model at 1:10 ratio of Kelpies, 10-foot high, temporarily located at The Museum Campus, Chicago, from October 2012 to August, 2013. 

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2012: Kelpies - by Andy Scott

2012: Scale model of Kelpies by Andy Scott, at Museum Campus, Chicago.

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Andy Scott at Vector

Andy Scott at Vector

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2012: Installation of maquette of Kelpies by Andy Scott

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2012: Kelpies - by Andy Scott

Storage of Kelpies by Andy Scott at Vector

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2012: Kelpies - by Andy Scott

Storage of Kelpies by Andy Scott at Vector

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2012: Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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2012: Meridian X – by Ed McCullough


Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

 [The concluding piece in the Meridian Series]

 2012 

Stainless steel

Location: Hines VA Hospital

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ARTIST STATEMENT

Having Vector fabricate this sculpture was a pleasure. They have a long history of turning out superior work, so I knew that MERIDIAN X would be in good hands. And was it ever! Two reasons prevail: they are consumate technicians; they have an artist’s grasp of what makes a work of art a work of art.

Ed McCullough
June 15, 2013.

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Maquette - Meridian X

Maquette – Meridian X.

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In 2011, Ed McCullough contracted Vector to fabricate ‘Meridian X’.  Ed provided a small maquette (approx. 1:12 scale).  Mike Wilkie  engineered the structure;  Nathan Overley made the fabrication drawings and Erik Lowe was the lead fabricator in the shop. Installation was a joint effort on the part of Vector and Barry Tinsley (Sculpture Sources). Vector is particularly proud to have been part of ‘Meridian X’  because the sculpture is a culminating piece in an important series of works by an artist greatly admired and respected by the Vector team.

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Meridian X - by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough
Erik Lowe, Barry Hehemann, Barry Tinsley, Ed McCullough and Steve Mueller

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Fabrication of Meridian X at Vector

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Maquette - Meridian X

Maquette – Meridian X.

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Meridian X

Meridian X

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Meridian X

Meridian X

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Meridian X - by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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Meridian X - by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough
Ed McCullough and Barry Hehemann

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Meridian X - by Ed McCullough [Internal Structure]

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough [Internal Structure].

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough [Internal Structure]

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough [Internal Structure].

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

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Meridian X - by Ed McCullough Partial Assembly

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough
Partial Assembly

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Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

Meridian X – by Ed McCullough

2013 : Fabrication of a staircase at Vector

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Fabrication of staircase

Fabrication of staircase

 

From left.. Mike Wilkie, Erik Lowe and Mirek Koperski.

 

 

A Day at Vector:  May 21, 2013..

Fabrication of stairs and rails is one of Vector’s speciality.
Here are images of work-in-progress of a staircase being made at Vector.

 

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of StaircaseFrom left.. Mike Wilkie, Erik Lowe and Mirek Koperski.

 

 

Mike Wilkie

Mike Wilkie

 

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of StaircaseFrom left.. Mike Wilkie and Mirek Koperski. 

 

 

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of StaircaseFrom left.. Mirek Koperski and Mike Wilkie. 

 

 

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of StaircaseMirek Koperski. 

 

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of Staircase

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of Staircase

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of Staircase

 

Fabrication of Staircase

Fabrication of StaircaseFrom left.. Mike Wilkie, and Mirek Koperski. 

 

 

 

 

 

High Lake Sculpture Garden

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Deborah and Stephen Mueller

Deborah and Stephen Mueller

 

HIGH LAKE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Private collection of Stephen and Deborah Mueller
The collection focuses on outdoor sculpture by contemporary Chicago and Mid-West sculptors.
Visitors by appointment are welcome. Contact: (312) 505-5161

PHOTO GALLERY,  click here..

 

 

HIGH LAKE SCULPTURE GARDEN

PHOTO GALLERY, click here..

 

 

Buffalo - by Mike Baur

Buffalo – by Mike Baur


Buffalo – by Mike Baur
1999 Concrete and Steel
[112″ x 60″ x 172 ]

 

Chicago Totem - by Ed Wicklander

Chicago Totem – by Ed Wicklander


Chicago Totem – by Ed Wicklander
2010/ Steel

For more images, click here..

 

2nd 4th - by Barry Hehemann

2nd 4th – by Barry Hehemann


2nd 4th – by Barry Hehemann
2003 / Steel and Concrete
[16 ft x 8 ft x 23 ft]

For more images, click here..

 

Equipmental - by Gary Freeman

Equipmental – by Gary Freeman


Equipmental – by Gary Freeman
1980 / Steel
[8′ x 7′ x 14′]

 

Zen Moment - by Terry Karpowicz

Zen Moment – by Terry Karpowicz


Zen Moment – by Terry Karpowicz

 

by Derick Malkemus

by Derick Malkemus


– by Derick Malkemus

 

Logic Cubed - by Gary Freeman

Logic Cubed – by Gary Freeman


Logic Cubed – by Gary Freeman

 

- by Roger Blakley

– by Roger Blakley

 

Growth Rings - by Daniel Hunt

Growth Rings – by Daniel Hunt


Growth Rings – by Daniel Hunt
2003 / Cast iron
[58″ x 24″ x 14″]

 

Foot - by Judy Robins

Foot – by Judy Robins


Foot – by Judy Robins
1998 / African Marble
[24″ x 19″ x 8″]

 

Greek Opera - by John Himmelfarb

Greek Opera – by John Himmelfarb


Greek Opera – by John Himmelfarb

 

by Gary Freeman

by Gary Freeman


– by Gary Freeman

 

by Steve Mueller

by Steve Mueller


– by Steve Mueller

 

by Gary Freeman

by Gary Freeman


– by Gary Freeman

 

- by Roger Blakley

– by Roger Blakley


– by Roger Blakley

 

- by Mike Baur

– by Mike Baur


– by Mike Baur

 

- by Mike Baur

– by Mike Baur


– by Mike Baur

 

 

Related Links

PHOTO GALLERY,  click here..

 

 

2012: Healing Waters – by Mark Davis

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2012: Healing Waters – by Mark Davis / Photo by James Prinz

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Healing Waters – by Mark Davis

Location: Driveway of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

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2012: Healing Waters – by Mark Davis / Photo by James Prinz

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The Mark Davis piece, entitled “Healing Waters,” is a suspended sculpture, situated above the driveway entrance to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago that represents the flowing movement of water. Comprised of painted blue and green steel and carbon fiber molded plates with a rim of LED lights, these virtual waves are meant to evoke the calming effect of water, and share its positive energy with all who enter the hospital.

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Healing Waters - by Mark Davis

Healing Waters – by Mark Davis

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Mark Davis with the Vector team: from left.. Nathan Overley, Derick Malkemus, Steve Mueller, Barry Hehemann and sculptor Mark Davis.

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“Healing Waters” – by Mark Davis .. &.. Vector Fabricating

Vector fabricating has been involved in the different stages of fabrication and installation of the sculpture,
especially the steel beams.

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Oct 19, 2012

Installation complete: All nine wave shapes are now installed. The edge protection and all tape removed; paint touched-up (only 3 small spots required touch-up); nitrogen blown into the lighting cavity as per instructions Eric/ADM; and all surfaces hand cleaned with clothes and cleanser supplied by ADM.

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October 18, 2012

Installation of the different parts of the sculpture Healing Waters.

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August 2012

Installation of Steel frame

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August 2012

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July 2012

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June 2012

structural steel pipe beams being fabricated in Vector’s outside yard.

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June 2012

The progress photos of the fabrication of Healing Waters by Mark Davis, at Vector Fabricating.

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February 2012: Survey of Site

In these photos Power has had the column cladding removed and Vectors Iron workers are removing the fire proofing in order to allow DLZ Industrial to scan three dimensionally the entire Traffic Island including the 4 columns that the sculpture will be attached to.

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2012 : The Road Ahead – by John Himmelfarb

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2012: Road Ahead – by John Himmelfarb

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The Road Ahead leaves a Trail Behind – by John Himmelfarb

Painted Steel:   6′ x 10′ x 3′

Completed: 2012

For other sculptures by John Himmelfarb,  check out his website..  click here..

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Artist Statement:

The installation I have created for TURF consists of two parts. In front is a steel sculpture titled “The Road Ahead Leaves a Trail Behind.” Behind and around this is an assemblage of found fuel tanks from tractors, trucks, cars, homes, and other machines not identified. The “Road Ahead…” is typical of my work using the image of trucks as a starting point. The idea for the assemblage of tanks grew out of two truck sculptures I made earlier using real trucks carrying found objects, “Conversion” and “Galatea.” In all cases, my primary objective is to create something of visual beauty that is unique and stimulating. Once my composition is complete, I invest the viewer with the responsibility for interpretation, if interpretation is needed.

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John Himmelfarb

John Himmelfarb

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Vector has collaborated with many sculptors in fulfilling their unique artistic vision.  Like, in  the making of sculpture, “The Road Ahead” by  John Himmelfarb ; many of the processes of fabricating the sculpture were carried out the Vector  shop at Fulton, Chicago. 

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The Road Ahead - by John Himmelfarb

The Road Ahead – by John Himmelfarb

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Dec 2011: Painting at Vector

Dec 2011: Painting at Vector

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Dec 2011: Painting at Vector by Adrian Calderon

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The Road Ahead - by John Himmelfarb

The Road Ahead – by John Himmelfarb

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Dec 2011: Painting at Vector

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Nov 2011 [Fernando Dominguez]

Nov 2011 [Fernando Dominguez]

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Nov 2011: Fernando Dominguez working on the sculpture at Vector Fabricating

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Oct 2011 [Steve Mueller at Vector Fabricating]

Oct 2011 [Steve Mueller at Vector Fabricating]

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Oct 2011: Steve Mueller working on the sculpture at Vector Fabricating

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July 2011 [John Himmelfarb at Vector]

July 2011 [John Himmelfarb at Vector].

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March 2011: Plywood Model

March 2011: Plywood Model

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March 2011: Plywood Model of “The Road Ahead”

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Sculpture “Healing Waters” – by Mark Davis, Maintenence by Vector Fabricating

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2013 Healing Water – by Mark Davis

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The work of Art does not end with  installation and dedication.  After all the ceremonies are over, begins the recurring work of maintenance!  Any piece of art requires periodic washing, cleaning, tightening of nuts & bolts, fixing of cracks and leaks, removal of rusts and dusts, sealing, waxing, coating.. and all the related activities, to keep a piece of art to it’s original form.

The sculpture “Healing Waters” by Mark Davis is located at the driveway of  Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.  It was dedicated on Nov 15, 2012, [ click here…].. It’s maintenance is done by Vector Fabricating [ click here.. ]  Recently cleaning of accumulated dirt took place..

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Cleaning of Healing Waters

Cleaning of Healing Waters

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After Cleaning

After Cleaning

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BEFORE CLEANING

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CLEANING

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AFTER CLEANING

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