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From Public Art Omaha

  1. Untitled by Jun Kaneko, Image 3.

    Jun Kaneko

    Untitled

    Painted bronze

    192 x 108 x 108 in

  2. Untitled by Dan Crane, Image 3.

    Dan Crane

    Untitled

    Latex on vinyl wrap

  3. Hope Tower by James Carpenter, Image 4.

    James Carpenter

    Hope Tower

    Steel, Mixed Media, LED Lights

    1440 in

  4. Rebar by Randy Brown, Image 1.

    Randy Brown

    Rebar

    Rebar

    72 x 96 in

  5. crO!ak by Jim Classe, Image 1.

    Jim Classe

    crO!ak

    powder-coated steel

    44 x 108 x 48 in

  6. Waterworks by Alice Aycock, Image 3.

    Alice Aycock

    Waterworks

    Steel & Aluminum

    336 x 492 in

  7. Untitled by John Himmelfarb, Image 1.

    John Himmelfarb

    Untitled

    Ceramic

    48 x 288 x 4 in

  8. Folded Square Alphabet Y by Fletcher Benton, Image 1.

    Fletcher Benton

    Folded Square Alphabet Y

    powder-coated steel

    60 x 72 x 72 in

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About the artist

Jake Balcom

b. 1970

Jake Balcom is a Metal Sculptor currently living in Kansas City. He has been commissioned by private collectors, commercial developers, municipalities, and your average Joe to produce unique sculptures, lighting, and large-scale, public art installations. As varied as his work can be, Jake’s work always has the same goal; to find the perfect symbiotic relationship between the concept, site, atmosphere, people, and art. He relies heavily on his passion for both organic forms found in nature and mathematical geometry to create unique, visually stimulating pieces that result in a balanced, complementary contrast between the natural and industrial world.

Balcom writes, “It is very satisfying and humbling to create public works of art because it helps to build and maintain a culture of art within a community while bringing about awareness and conversation within that community. There is an aesthetic dialogue between a sculpture and its surroundings. Community members will experience a work of art from different angles, through changing seasons, and with varying personal perspective. Consideration of these factors results in pieces that are more dynamic as they reflect light, cast shadows, complement the plushness of summer, and the void of winter. Art is personified as it responds to its environment and stands in harmony with the surrounding community. This personification helps to develop a more personal connection with art, and it facilitates a healthy relationship between the community and art culture.”

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